Apprentice Dental Nurse Level 3

Follow practice procedures for infection prevention & control. Set-up & prepare treatment room appropriately for each patient. Prepare necessary materials and instruments, making sure equipment/instruments are in good working order & maintained regularly in accordance with practice policy. Segregate waste in accordance with practice procedures & ensure safe disposal. Assist in taking radiographs according to your level of training. Process/file dental radiographs. Maintain/decontaminate equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions & your training. Liaise with reception over appointments for each patient. Escort patients from the waiting room to the surgery, confirm the patient’s medical history is up-to-date & communicate to the dentist [hygienist/therapist] any change in medical history or problems that he/she has noted.

Training:

 Apprentices will be required to attend college at least x1 day per week either at Hayes Campus completing necessary mandatory training and units associated with the apprenticeship.

The apprentice will be required to complete:

Work towards gaining a full Level 3 Dental Nurse Apprenticeship qualification Employment Rights and Responsibilities Skills, Knowledge, and Behaviours Standard and End Point Assessment Functional Skills in English, Maths, and ICT (if required)

Other training will be provided by the employer as required to enable the fulfilment of the job role.

Training Outcome:
Opportunity post qualification to continue dental nursing or further education to other dental professional pathway.

Employer Description:
Here at Savay Dental Care we take great pride in our high level of patient care. We are here first to address any of your dental needs and concerns, our promise is to listen to you, understand what you want and then give you advice on all the treatment options available with a transparent breakdown of costs. We promise to explain your treatment to you in a non-technical language that you can understand and keep you updated on treatment progress step by step

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, one Saturday per month. 9.30am - 5.30pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,Organisation skills,Administrative skills,Team working