Dental Nursing Apprenticeship

Dental nurses interact daily with patients and, therefore, you must be able to make patients feel welcome and offer reassurance to anxious patients, endeavouring to make their experience as comfortable as possible.

Whilst working as a Dental Nursing Apprentice, your duties will include:

Working alongside the dentist, taking instructions from them and responding in an appropriate manner Maintaining good infection control procedures and adhering to policies and protocols Ensuring cleanliness of surgery, equipment and instruments used and carrying out general housekeeping duties Dictate information from the dentist and recording patient information correctly Arrange appointments, answering calls and inputting data on the computer Assist with administration tasks and ensure records are kept up to date and to maintain confidentiality at all times

Training:
Dental Nurse (GDC 2023) Apprenticeship Standard, which has been approved by the General Dental Council as meeting the requirements for entry to the professional register as a dental nurse Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required) There will be 4 sessions that will require college attendance at our Walsall Campus, during the training period. All other sessions remain virtual on a once weekly basis

Training Outcome:

Once qualified, you can register as a dental nurse with the General Dental Council. Progression routes are available, and you can study further in dental-related qualifications at Level 4:

Radiography Oral health Sedation Fluoride Application 

Employer Description:
Stirchley Dental are part of Advance Dental Health. We are a multi lingual practice dedicated to providing quality dental care at affordable prices in the following practices: Stirchley, Telford, Southampton, Aylesbury, Little Chalfont, Ipswich, Kesgrave, Dagenham, Plumstead. At Aspire and Advanced we believe our patients are entitled to the very best healthcare available. To this end our dental team are absolutely committed to making sure that that is what you get. In order to ensure that this happens we aim to take on board only the best clinicians available. Our dentists and nurses are selected for their ability, skills, experience and their complete commitment to our vision and pledge.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm. This will include your once per week College session.

Skills:
Communication skills,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Positive Attitude,Good Time Keeping