Dental Nurse Apprentice Level 3

As a Dental Nurse, you are responsible for providing general chair side assistance to the Dentist while maintaining the day to day running requirements of the practice and its patients.

Some of the jobs listed below will be part of your day-to-day activity:

Prepare the necessary materials and instruments Provide clinical assistance to the dentists and hygienists while treating the patient, under their supervision Take all reasonable methods to ensure patient comfort Continually interpret the needs of the patients and dentists or hygienists, and deal with them promptly and efficiently Building relationships with patients Managing patient appointments Making sure all equipment is sterilised and ready before procedures and treatments Reception duties

Training:

This course is delivered using a blended delivery model, an apprentice will spend 2 days per month at Bradford College undertaking classroom-based learning in addition to regular workplace assessments.

Upon successful completion of this apprenticeship, the apprentice will be awarded the following:

Level 3 Dental Nurse (GDC) Functional Skills in maths and English Level 2 (if applicable)

Training Outcome:
There is a range of post-registration courses available for dental nurses looking to further their education. They may include a range of higher education qualifications or other work-related education and training to support continuing professional development We will be offering oral health practitioner level 4 management level 5 as possible progressions once you have completed your dental nurse apprenticeship

Employer Description:
At Town Hall Dental, patients receive the highest quality dental treatment and patient care, within the elegant surroundings of our tastefully restored 19th century building. We believe that the Town Hall Dental’s location, architecture, and décor combined with the excellent service we provide, creates a unique dental experience unrivalled across other practices in West Yorkshire. The wellbeing of our patients is our number one priority at Town Hall, thanks to our team of award-winning staff and patient care coordinators. We are proud to be winners of numerous national awards

Working Hours :
Monday - Wednesday, 8.30am - 6.00pm, Thursday, 8.30 am - 3.00pm and Friday, 8.30 am - 4.00pm.

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