Level 3 Apprentice Dental Nurse

The role includes:

Working alongside the Dentist taking instruction from them and responding in an appropriate manner Maintaining good infection control procedures and adhering to policies and protocols Ensuring cleanliness of surgery, equipment and instruments used and carrying out general housekeeping duties Dictate information from dentist and recording patient information correctly Arrange appointments, answering calls and inputting data on the computer Assist with administration tasks and ensure records are kept up to date and to maintain confidentiality at all times

Dental nurses interact daily with patients and therefore you must be able to make patients feel welcome and offer reassurance to anxious patients endeavouring to make their experience as comfortable as possible.

Training:

Level 3 Dental Nurse apprenticeship standard, which includes:

Level 2 functional skills in maths and English (if required) There will be limited sessions that will require college attendance at our Walsall Campus, during the training period. All other sessions remain virtual on a once weekly basis

Full-time apprentices will typically spend 18-24 Months working towards the occupational standard, with a minimum of 20% off the-job training. 

Training is virtual once per week however there are x4 taught sessions that will require mandatory college attendance. Notice of these will be provided upon enrolment.

Training Outcome:

Once qualified you can register as a dental nurse with the General Dental Council. Progression routes are available, and you can study further in dental related qualifications at Level 4.

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Employer Description:
At Broseley Dental Practice, we are a team of warm and welcoming professionals that are committed to improving the oral health of all our patients. We offer NHS treatments as well as a range of private dental services. We believe that all patients deserve a high level of care and have invested in the latest equipment and technology to ensure we can meet our patients’ expectations. For patients interested in private treatments, we are pleased to offer a range of finance options. This means that you can pay for treatments in instalments over a period of time which can help to ease the burden of a one-off payment.

Working Hours :
Practice operates between 8.15am and 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday. Fridays are 8.15am- 5.15pm. 1 hr lunch break.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness