Dental Nurse Apprentice

The role of an Apprentice Dental Nurse encompasses:

Preparing and maintaining the dental equipment, instruments and materials within a dental surgery Carrying out infection control and decontamination procedures
Recording dental charting carried out by clinicians Preparing, mixing and handling dental materials Providing chair-side support to dentists, therapists and hygienists throughout a range of dental procedures Providing support and reassurance to patients Providing administrative support in making appointments, taking payments and dealing with paperwork An experienced dental nurse will use his/her knowledge of dentistry to anticipate what is needed during treatment sessions, a skill that is highly valued by the clinician

Training:

College lessons are delivered by Sandwell College in the workplace/online. You are not required to travel to the main college site for your apprenticeship. 

You will be trained in the City and Guilds Level 3 Dental Nurse apprenticeship standard, which includes:

Level 3 Dental Nursing Apprenticeship Standard Emergency first aid in the workplace qualification at Level 3
End-Point Assessment (EPA)

Completion of this qualification will enable candidates to register with the GDC as a qualified dental nurse. The practice also offers a full in-house training programme to cover the practical aspects of the job role.

Training Outcome:

There are a wide range of opportunities available to enable registered dental nurses to extend their clinical duties and develop their knowledge and skills within particular areas of interest, for example:

Dental radiography Oral health education Sedation dental nursing Orthodontic dental nursing Special care dental nursing Oral surgery dental nursing Taking dental impressions The application of topical fluoride

Employer Description:
A dental practice based in the Hockley area of Birmingham

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday 09:00 - 17:00.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT 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,Physical fitness