Dental Nursing Apprentice Level 3

Successful candidates will provide clinical support to dentists, hygienists, and patients. You will also assist the reception staff in any clerical duties and perform any other tasks as reasonably requested by the principal.

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

Prepare the necessary materials and instruments
Provide clinical assistance to the dentists and hygienist while treating the patient, under their supervision
Take all reasonable methods to ensure patient comfort
Continually interpret the needs of the patients and dentists or hygienist, and deal with them promptly and efficiently
Building relationships with patients
Managing patient appointments
Making sure all equipment is sterilised and ready before procedures and treatments
Processing lab requests/x-rays

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:

Level 3 Extended Diploma in Dental Nursing
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 We will be offering oral health practitioner level 4 and practice manager level 4 as possible progressions once you have completed your dental nurse apprenticeship

Employer Description:
Peel Park Dental Practice will always aim to give you a friendly and comfortable appointment with us, we will discuss with you every aspect of your treatment so you can feel confident in the dentistry treatment you are receiving. You will love the commitment our dentists and team have and you will be pleased with all of our dentistry treatments at affordable prices. Peel Park Dental Practice is regulated by the Care Quality Commission, an independent regulator of health and social care in England

Working Hours :
Monday - Thursday, 09:00 - 17:00 and Friday, 09:00 - 16:00

Skills:
Communication 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