Dental Nurse Apprenticeship

Develop competence across a wide range of dental chairside support procedures Develop knowledge of a wide range of practical treatment procedures and the relevant support necessary to ensure effective outcomes Develop competence in the manipulation and application of dental materials across a wide range of dental treatment procedures • Develop a comprehensive knowledge and application of a wide range of dental instruments and other relevant equipment necessary during preparation for treatment procedures Learn to prepare individual treatment rooms for a wide range of dental procedures Develop and demonstrate competence in decontamination and sterilisation of medical and dental devices within clinical and non clinical environments, ensuring appropriate records are completed Be responsible as part of the clinical team for the care of the patient from arrival to completion of treatment Under supervision carry out the following: reception duties, answering telephone, receiving mail, meeting and greeting of patients and/or carers, managing department diaries and day books, sending appointments by mail, maintenance of monthly recall systems, filing and pulling of patient records, maintenance and upkeep of all patient records and correspondence

Training:
Level 3 Dental Nurse Apprenticeship Standard, including a qualification that has been approved by the General Dental Council as meeting the requirements for entry to the professional register as a dental nurse 1 day per week of training in one of our training facilities in Newcastle or Sunderland

Training Outcome:
Possibility to become a full-time employee on completion of the Apprenticeship

Employer Description:
A dental practice in Chester le Street, All Smiles Dental provide our patients with high quality dentistry using only the latest dental technology.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday (hours to be arranged)

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience