Apprentice Dental Nurse

Your main duties will be assisting the dentist with preparing instruments and equipment, mixing different materials as required and providing suction support.

You will undertake your practical duties such as:

Cross infection control and decontamination Chair side clinical treatments supporting the dentist Processing of x-rays Accurate record keeping in line with the GDPR

Possible rotation in the practice may also involve working in central decontamination and reception duties.

Training:
Working towards the Level 3 Dental Nurse (GDC 2023) Apprenticeship Standard Fortnightly college workshops at Colchester Institute (Colchester Campus) During the course all students are observed regularly in the workplace undertaking clinical duties and ensuring they are following safe working practice

Training Outcome:
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship you will gain a Licence to Practice Qualification that will allow you to register with the General Dental Council (GDC) and you can move into registered/qualified positions. Once qualified and GDC-registered, dental nurses can work in NHS or private practices, community dental services, hospitals or the armed forces There are also opportunities to progress into dental radiography, oral health education, orthodontic nursing, sedation nursing, dental practice management, and dental hygiene or therapy (with additional training)

Employer Description:

Welcome to Foxhall Dental Surgery. The practice has been well established for over 50 years, offering a high standard of quality dentistry.

We carry out all a full range of NHS dental treatment and where some treatments are not possible on the NHS, alternative private options are available.

It is our philosophy to promote good dental health at all times and we are committed to providing a friendly pain free experience.

Our dentist is conveniently located in Ipswich, close to all major public transport networks. As well as NHS dentistry we are pleased to offer a wide range of cosmetic dentistry and specialist treatments, carried out by the practice principal, Specialist Prosthodontist Hiten Pabari and his team of associates.

We are confident that we can deliver some of the most comprehensive dentistry in Ipswich and for patients travelling to us from further afield.

Our friendly team will be pleased to welcome you.

Working Hours :
Monday - Thursday, 8.00am - 5.00pm and Friday, 8.00am - 4.00pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Trustworthy,Manual dexterity