Dental Nurse Apprentice

The role of an Apprentice Dental Nurse encompasses:

Preparing and maintaining the dental equipment, instruments, and materials within a dental surgery Carrying out infection control and decontamination procedures Recording dental charting carried out by clinicians Preparing, mixing, and handling dental materials Providing chair-side support to dentists, therapists, and hygienists throughout a range of dental procedures
Providing support and reassurance to patients Providing administration support in making appointments, taking payments, and dealing with paperwork An experienced dental nurse will use his/her knowledge of dentistry to anticipate what is needed during treatment sessions, a skill that is highly valued by the clinician

Training:

College lessons are delivered by Sandwell College in the workplace/online. You will not be required to travel to the college site.

You will be trained in the Extended City and Guilds Level 3 Dental Nurse apprenticeship standard, which includes:

Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing Emergency first aid in the workplace qualification at Level 3 End-Point Assessment (EPA)

Training Outcome:

There are a wide range of opportunities available to enable registered dental nurses to extend their clinical duties and develop their knowledge and skills within particular areas of interest, for example:

Dental radiography Implant nursing Oral health education Sedation dental nursing Orthodontic dental nursing Special care dental nursing Oral surgery dental nursing Taking dental impressions The application of topical fluoride Dental nurses may also progress onto university to become a dental hygienist/therapist

Employer Description:
Our dental team is highly trained in the latest techniques and treatments and is committed to providing the highest levels of customer care. We look forward to welcoming you to our practice. We understand that going to the dentist can sometimes be a daunting experience but our comfortable surgery offers a feeling of relaxation to our patients and our caring team are trained to help nervous and phobic patients. It is our practice philosophy to promote dental health at all times.

Working Hours :
Full-time hours including one late evening per week. Hours to be confirmed at interview.

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