Dental Nurse Apprentice

Duties to include:

Preparing surgery/materials/instruments for each patient Following decontamination/sterilising protocols Safe disposal of clinical waste Processing/assisting with dental radiographs Updating medical histories Following all practice policies and procedures Obeying all dental ethical guidelines, including all rules on confidentiality

Training:

Level 3 Dental Nurse Apprenticeship Standard lasting 24 months, which includes:

Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 1/2 Functional skills in English and maths (if required) End Point Assessment (EPA)

Training Outcome:
Full Dental Nurse qualification with registration with the GDC Post-qualifications are available after registration, including Sedation and Oral health

Employer Description:
Watling Street Dental Care is a patient focused practice which means we listen to our patients. The practice was established in 1943. It moved to its present location in 1997 and has been under the leadership of the principal dentist, Olurotimi Adesanya since January 2007. The practice has been modernised and up to date equipment has been installed to ensure patients are cared for in a clean and safe environment. The practice is fully computerised and the X-rays are digital, which means X-ray views are seen immediately for reporting . All members of the team are friendly, committed to lifelong learning and providing high quality care in a gentle manner. The ethos of the practice is to always put our patients’ interest first.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday. Hours to be confirmed.

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