Level 3 dental apprenticeship

What you’ll do at work

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 administration support in making appointments, taking payments and dealing with paperwork An experienced dental nurse will use their knowledge of dentistry to anticipate what is needed during treatment sessions, a skill that is highly valued by the clinician

Training:

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
The default length to complete the Dental nurse (integrated) apprenticeship standard is 18 months. Your apprenticeship may be extended to accomodate for the part time hours and ensure you have appropriate training.

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 Implant nursing Oral health education Sedation dental nursing Orthodontic dental nursing Special care dental nursing Oral surgery dental nursing Taking dental impressions The application of topical fluorid

Dental nurses may also progress onto university to become a dental hygienist/therapist.  

Employer Description:
We are dedicated to offering you the highest standard of personalised dental care in a warm and compassionate environment. Our mission is to restore, enhance and maintain the natural beauty of your smile using state-of-the-art procedures that result in beautiful, long-lasting smiles.

Working Hours :
Part time Monday to Friday. Hours to be confirmed.

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