Dental Nursing Apprenticeship

Working chairside with the dentist taking instruction from them and supporting with treatments 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:

A level 3 qualification which has been approved by the General Dental Council as meeting the requirements for entry to the professional register as a dental nurse Level 2 functional skills in maths and English (if required) End-Point Assessment (EPA) 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 15 months on-programme (before the gateway) working toward the occupational standard, with off the-job training. 

The purpose of the End-Point Assessment (EPA) is to test that an apprentice is fully capable of doing their job before they receive their apprenticeship certificate. It also helps to demonstrate that what an apprentice has learned can be applied in the real world.

The focus is now on the outcome of an apprenticeship and apprentices have to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and behaviours that employers have identified they need.

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:

Radiography Oral Health education Sedation

Employer Description:
Smiles 4 U are a friendly local dental practice who offer NHS and Private appointments. They offer a range of routine and complex dental care services.

Working Hours :
Specific days and shifts are to be confirmed upon interview, with the practice.

Skills:
Communication skills,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Enthusiastic,Reliable