Dental Nurse Apprentice Level 3

Working towards an Advanced Apprenticeship in Dental Nursing for a Dental Practitioner, the ideal candidate must have an interest in a career in Dental Nursing.

The role includes:

Working alongside the dentist taking instruction from them and responding in an appropriate manner The applicant is required to do all aspects of dental nursing including decontamination procedure, keep up to date with relevant logs and protocols All aspects of reception duties taking payment/ bookings 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 Good communication skills and customer service awareness is needed to maintain a high level of service within the dental practice 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: 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 18 months on-programme (before the gateway) working towards the occupational standard, with a minimum of 20% off the-job training. As this vacancy is not a full-time apprenticeship the duration has been extended.

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

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Employer Description:
Aldridge Dental Practice is located in the Anchor Meadow Health Centre. This is a large purpose built medical centre with ample FREE parking on site. At Aldridge Dental Practice, we are a small intimate team of warm and welcoming professionals that are committed to improving the oral health of all our patients. maine loans We believe that all patients deserve a high level of care and have invested in the latest equipment and technology to ensure we can meet our patients’ expectations. Our dentists each have over a decade’s experience and is committed to providing quality care to achieve the right outcome for his patients. We treat patients of all ages experiencing a range of dental issues, from simple examinations to full mouth rehabilitation. One factor that sets Aldridge Dental Practice apart is that our team has the ability in treating the whole mouth. Most treatments can be carried out in house and patients will usually see the same dentist. This is crucial for building a long term relationship and maintaining a long term oral health plan. We are always ready to welcome new patients to our practice and look forward to caring for you and your smile.

Working Hours :
MONDAY 8.45am– 5.15PM/6.15pm TUESDAY 8.45am – 5.15PM WEDNESDAY College Training Day THURSDAY 8.45am – 5:45PM FRIDAY 8.45am – 2.30PM

Skills:
Communication skills,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Enthusiastic,Positive Attitude,Good Time Keeping