Dental Nursing Apprenticeship

The duties within this role include:

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 system 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

Training:
Dental nurse (integrated) Level 3 (A level) Apprenticeship Standard

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:
The current principle acquired the practice in 2005 and along with his team is committed to the provision of high quality NHS dentistry in a friendly, relaxing environment. The practice consists of 5 surgeries, central sterilisation, fully computerised, and digital X-rays. To recognise our commitment to quality and high standards we have been awarded the BDA Good Practice Award and have also been a training practice for newly qualified dentists (FD1 training) as well as having been a training practice for dental therapists in the past from the University of Liverpool.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 8.15am - 5.15pm

Skills:
Customer care skills,Team working,Patience