Dental Nurse Apprentice

We have an exciting opportunity for an apprentice dental nurse to join our friendly dental practice. We would love you to join us as an apprentice dental nurse and start your exciting career in dental nursing. The role will involve assisting other dental health professionals, providing chair side support, and a high level of patient care.

The role of a dental nurse is to assist the dentist with all clinical aspects within the surgery.

This includes but is not exhausted to:

• Greeting and caring for all patients in a polite and courteous manner at all times
• Work closely with the dentist in a professional and appropriate manner
• Provide chair side assistance during all dental procedures
• Update computer records and taking notes
• Cleaning surgeries to a high level, maintaining strict cross infection controls
• Preparing instruments and materials during treatments

You will be earning whilst learning during your apprenticeship. The dental practice will give you all of the practical knowledge you will need in order to qualify as a dental nurse and the training provider (Harriet Ellis) will teach you all of the theory side.

Your study will be online based with weekly teaching sessions and off the job training given to you and paid by your employer.

The training you will be getting

Level 3 Dental nurse (integrated) Apprenticeship Standard:

• You will complete on and off the job training whilst you are fully supported throughout, progressing to gateway and endpoint assessment
• Functionals Skills in maths and English at Level 2 is available to be studied alongside the apprenticeship if you do not have GCSEs or Functional skills or equivalent at Level 2 already
• 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)

What you will study:

• Cross infection
• Anatomy
• Radiography
• Oral hygiene
• Orthodontics
• Restoration
• Legislation
• First aid
• Health and Safety

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Customer care skills, Administrative skills, Team working, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Reliable, Hard working, Keen to learn, Calm and confident, Experience is not necessary

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade At least C/4) DesiredGCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade At least C/4) Desired