Dental Nurse Apprentice

Ensure completion of your regulated and certified Dental Nursing qualification under the guidance of the Lead Dental Nurse. Attend all college sessions in pursuit of qualification completion. Keep the clinical areas and all equipment and instruments clean, tidy and sterile as appropriate and according to the practice’s health and safety and infection control procedures and manufacturers' instructions. Use all equipment and machinery in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations and ensure that they are maintained regularly and in good working order. Provide chairside assistance, ensuring that the correct equipment is available. Ensure the care and welfare of patients.

Training:
You will work towards achieving the Level 3 Dental Nurse Apprenticeship Standard, a qualification approved by the General Dental Council (GDC) for entry to the professional register as a Dental Nurse. You will undertake online learning one day a week with hands-on, hands-on clinical training in our in-house dental suite at Matthew Boulton College.

Knowledge and Skills Gained:

Understanding of dental anatomy, infection control, oral health promotion, and clinical procedures. Practical experience providing chairside support, preparing equipment, and assisting with patient care. Competence in record-keeping, handling materials, and following health and safety regulations (e.g., PPE, COSHH, cross-infection control). Communication skills for interacting effectively with patients and the dental team.

Training Outcome:

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, the right candidate could be offered a full-time role with progression on to more advanced learning programmes.

Employer Description:
Trinity Dental are a family run business in the heart of Sutton Coldfield. We work with both private and NHS clients across the greater Birmingham region. Here at Trinity we pride ourselves on our acute attention to detail and excellent customer service skills.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, between 9am to 5pm, shifts, maybe required to work evenings and weekends.

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,Initiative