Dental Nurse Apprentice

You will receive ongoing support, development and training to equip you with the skills and knowledge required for a successful dental nursing career.

Your daily activities could include:

Sterilising instruments Updating patient records Maintaining equipment Preparing instruments and materials for various treatments Being responsible for infection control in the dental surgery Assist the dentist/therapist/hygienist during all clinical procedures. Carry out and be responsible for all Health and Safety and Cross Infection policies and procedures within the dental surgery. Assist the dentist during all clinical procedures in the surgery which will include fillings, root canal treatment, bridge crown and denture preparation and extractions. Assessments, this may also include minor oral surgery. Assist the hygienist with scale and polish and oral health promotion plus charting and periodontal assessments. Record and store notes, charting, medical history and radiographs on either paper based or computerised systems. Reception duties which include answering the telephone, greeting patients, making appointments and recording them correctly on the system. Disposing of all waste correctly, including clinical, sharps, specialist, amalgam, and normal domestic. Assisting with the preparation of the patient and equipment during the taking of x-rays and processing and storing all images.

During your Apprenticeship youll develop the skills required to support patients and dental staff in providing safe and effective treatment from simple check-ups to advanced specialist treatments

Training:
Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing. Functional Skills Level 2 maths and English can be obtained on the course if you dont already hold these qualifications Safeguarding. First Aid.

Training Outcome:

The successful candidate will work towards achieving a Level 3 qualification in dental nursing whilst gaining valuable experience in a dental practice.

 

Upon completion of the Level 3 qualification, you will be an experienced and qualified dental nurse, and as such, you can continue building up skills that will always be in-demand. You could progress to acquire specialist qualifications in areas such as sedation, dental radiography, and oral health education.

 

You may take on more responsibilities as a trainer for other dental nurses or move into a management role within your dental practice. You might decide to apply for a course to qualify as a dental hygienist or therapist.

Employer Description:
We are a well established Dental Clinic based on the Fylde Coast, we are proud to say we have been providing dental care across the Fylde Coast for over 25 years. We provide high-quality NHS Dental Care and offer a range of private treatments including cosmetic dentistry. We offer a private referral facility to other dentists in the North West for specialist dental treatments including Dental Implants, Orthodontics, Periodontics (gum treatments) and Cosmetic Dentistry. Our dental team consists of 5 dentists that have a variety of skills including some of the most qualified and specialised dental surgeons in the North West of England. Our team also consists of amazing talented nurses and administration staff that work alongside our dentists to provide the best care possible for all our patients.

Working Hours :
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9:30am-6pm Wednesday 9:30am-5:30pm Friday 8:30am-2pm

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Initiative