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 chairside 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:

Level 3 Dental nurse apprenticeship standard
College lessons are delivered by Sandwell College in the workplace and online.

You will be trained in the 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)

Completion of this qualification will enable candidates to register with the GDC as a qualified dental nurse. The practice also offers a full in-house training programme to cover the practical aspect of the job role.

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 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:
A lovely dental practice looking to recruit a new apprentice Dental Nurse in Oldbury, West Midlands. Queenshead Dental has been open for 10+ years and provides dental services to NHS patients.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 5.30pm. Closing for 1 hour for lunch.

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