Dental Nurse Apprenticeship

The Apprentice Dental Nurse role will require you to support your colleagues in providing an excellent service to all our patients.

Your duties would typically include the following:

Assisting the Dentist chair side during clinical procedures Keeping the clinical areas and all equipment and instruments clean, tidy, and sterile Ensuring the best care and welfare of patients Accurately completing patient clinical records as directed Ensuring adequate stock of materials and other items within the surgery Ensuring computer/written records are accurately maintained and securely stored Liaising with reception to ensure smooth patient communications and transfer of records  

Training:

You will complete an advanced apprenticeship standard in dental nursing. You will attend college one day every fortnight at Freemens Park Campus. 

Dental nurse (integrated)
Level 3 (A level)

Training Outcome:

Once you have completed this, you may gain a full-time role with the employer or you can progress into university.   

Employer Description:
Here at Smile Dental Care our philosophy is to focus on your needs as a patient, keep the treatment you need to a minimum and concentrate on preventing problems occurring. However if treatment is needed, our highly qualified and experienced team use the latest equipment, materials and techniques to deliver a world-class service and treatment to all our patients. It would be our pleasure to look after your needs.

Working Hours :
8:45am - 6pm, days to be confirmed. 37 hours a week

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience