Dental Nurse Apprentice

Your role as a Dental Nurse will include the following duties:

Working alongside the Dentist taking instruction from them and responding in an appropriate manner. 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 within the practice. Dictate information from dentist and recording patient information correctly. Reception duties- 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. 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 Nursing GDC 2023 Apprenticeship Standard

Level 3 Dental Nurse Apprenticeship Standard which has been approved by the General Dental Council as meeting the requirements for entry to the professional register as a dental nurse. There will be x2 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 16-18 -months on-programme working toward the occupational standard, with off-the-job training. 

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:

Radiography Oral Health education Sedation

Employer Description:
We are an established dental practice having served the local community for more than 30 years. Our aim is to provide you and your family with healthy, happy smiles. We place a strong emphasis on preventative care to help you achieve and maintain healthy teeth, gums and fresh breath. We are a modern, friendly and professional practice with an excellent reputation locally for our high quality dental care and service. We also offer a complete range of private cosmetic treatments to enhance your smile. Our main services include emergency dental treatment, general dentistry for all the family and private cosmetic dentistry. We are able to enhance your smile using professional teeth whitening, dental crowns, bridgework, dentures and porcelain veneers. We welcome patients from all over the Staffordshire region including Cannock, Hednesford, Heath Hayes, Brownhills, Cheslyn Hay and the surrounding areas.

Working Hours :
The practice operates from 9.00am until 5.30pm, Monday - Friday. 9.00am until 1.00pm, Saturday.

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