Dental Nursing Apprentice Level 3

The duties and responsibilities involved in this role include:

Supporting the dentist in all aspects of patient care, this includes getting the appropriate instruments ready, mixing materials, cleaning and sterilising all instruments, developing x-rays and filing appropriately, maintaining cleanliness of all filters/suction/hand-piece turbines, preparing impressions for dispatch to the laboratory and ensuring patient comfort and confidentiality at all times.

You may also help with reception work - making appointments, taking payments, dealing with paperwork and meeting and reassuring patients.

Some of the jobs listed below will be part of your day-to-day activity:

Providing chair side assistance to the dentist  Ensure the care and welfare of patients  Preparing and maintaining the clinical environment  Sterilisation of instruments  Mixing materials  Charting on the computer  Complying with strict cross infection procedures  Developing digital x-rays  Ensure adequate stocks of materials are within the surgery  Carrying out some reception and administrative tasks

Training:

This course is delivered using a blended delivery model, an apprentice will spend 2 days per month at Bradford College undertaking classroom-based learning in addition to regular workplace assessments.

Upon successful completion of this apprenticeship, the apprentice will be awarded the following:

Dental nursing apprenticship Level 3 ( GDC 2023) Functional Skills in maths and English Level 2 (if applicable)

Training Outcome:

There are a range of post registration courses available for dental nurses looking to further their education. They may include a range of higher education qualifications or other work-related education and training to support continuing profession development such as Certificate in Dental Sedation Nursing, Certificate in Oral Health Education etc.

Employer Description:
Owen and Philip bought the practice in 2006 after working together in Keighley. Ilkley Dental Care Limited had been established over 30 years previously and we are proud to state that a considerable number of our patients have been here since day one! Upon taking over the practice the dentists have created new up to date, modern surgeries along with a separate sterilisation room to help maintain high standards of cleanliness and prevention of cross infection. Having two full time partners allows us to ensure continuous cover for our patients during times when one maybe unable to work for reasons such as further training, holiday or illness. Both Owen and Philip live in close proximity to the practice and pride themselves on creating a friendly and approachable team, supporting and attending many local events and being part of the surrounding community.

Working Hours :
Monday , Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 8:30am - 5:30pm.

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