Dental Nurse Apprenticeship - Total Dental Care
Total Dental, Highfields, City of Leicester
Dental Nurse Apprenticeship - Total Dental Care
£15,600 a year
Total Dental, Highfields, City of Leicester
- Full time
- Permanent
- Apprenticeship programme
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Location ref: Highfields, City of Leicester
Full Job Description
Introduction
This is a fantastic opportunity to progress into an exciting dental career in a busy dental practice which is looking to recruit an enthusiastic individual to work alongside the dental team. You will work towards a Level 3 Dental Nurse apprenticeship standard.
About the Employer
At Total Dentalcare we offer a wide range of general, cosmetic and specialist treatments to ensure the dental health of our patients, whatever their needs. Offering both private and NHS services (please note that Total Dentalcare Peterborough offers private treatment only), our priority is to offer the highest standards of patient care. Using the most modern techniques and dental equipment, we work with our patients to offer the best dental solutions for them – whether routine check-ups, more complex restorative treatments or creating a beautiful new smile. And, as each of our surgeries/practices is situated in the town centre, we are always conveniently located and easy to find – bringing local dental excellence into the heart of the community.
What You'll Do
As a dental nurse, your duties would include:
- Providing chairside assistance to the dentist
- Ensure the care and welfare of patients
- Preparing and maintaining the clinical environment
- Sterilisation of instruments
- Mixing materials
- Charting on the computer
- Complying with strict cross-infection procedures
- Developing digital x-rays
- Ensure adequate stocks of materials are within the surgery
- Carrying out some reception and administrative tasks
Training Outcome
There are good career progression opportunities for example:
- Hygienist
- Head Dental Nurse
- Practice Management
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Qualifications
- Desired - GCSE - English - 4/C
- Desired - GCSE - Maths - 4/C
Course Information
Course: Dental nurse (level 3)
Level: 3
Route: Health and science
Apprenticeship Level: Advanced
Working Arrangements
Working Week: Monday- Friday 9.00am- 12:30pm and 2.00pm- 5:30pm. Saturday and Sunday are closed.
Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
Training Provider: ANDERSON STOCKLEY ACCREDITED TRAINING LTD