Dental Nurse Apprentice

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work:

Prepare and maintain the clinical environment, equipment and materials for dental procedures. Keep accurate and current patient records on the system. Work to current best practices for dental nurses, assisting when needed.

The Level 3 Dental Nurse Apprenticeship offers employment within a dental practice with an accompanying assessment and skills development programme. It will develop the skills, knowledge, and behaviours of the learner to operate competently in all aspects of clinical responsibilities.

It will also provide you with the relevant qualification to apply for professional registration as a dental nurse to the General Dental Council (GDC).

You must be aged 19 or above for this position due to insurance restrictions.

What you will study:

Cross infection. Anatomy. Radiography. Oral hygiene. Orthodontics. Restoration. Legislation. First aid. Health and safety.

You will complete on and off-the-job training whilst you are fully supported throughout, progressing to gateway and endpoint assessment.

Training:
Level 3 Dental Nurse Apprenticeship Standard & Qualification. An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. You will have an average of 6 hours per week of your working hours for your off the job training. This can be at the dental practice or at home but is upto your employer. Training schedule has yet to be agreed upon, further details will be made available at a later date.

Training Outcome:
A great opportunity to be trained and potentially secure long-term employment with an employer who wishes to develop your knowledge and skills. A good route into dental hygiene, dental therapy or dental cosmetics with further training. Gaining a qualification offers excellent career progression into possibly moving into a team leader, manager or dental practice manager position.

Employer Description:
Providing a wide range of dental treatments to the public we are a friendly and busy dental practice.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 17:00. Official working hours to be confirmed on offer of employment.

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