Dental Nurse Level 3 Apprenticeship

Introduction

Fantastic opportunity, working in a busy, fast paced and friendly dental practice, whilst working towards a Level 3 Dental Nurse apprenticeship. No dental qualifications are required as full training will be provided. 

About the Employer

Our practice has been offering exceptional dental care for both NHS and private patients and has continued to flourish since it was founded in 2005.

Our evolution, from a small practice with just two dentists, to a thriving dental practice, has been built upon by a large investment over the years. We are now designed to provide a distinctly 21st-century service. The modernisation has certainly fulfilled its promise, and yet its facilities and our determination to stay at the forefront of dentistry haven’t stopped us from being family-friendly and caring with plenty of warmth and consideration.

We make sure our environment is as calm and relaxed as possible, and that we treat each and every patient as an individual.

What You'll Do

The role of a Dental Nurse Apprentice includes:

• Working alongside the Dentist taking instruction 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 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
• 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

Training Outcome

Potential full-time position in the practice and progression onto further training such as:

• Oral Health Practitioner 
• Dental Technician 
• Hygienist 

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Positive Attitude
• Good Time Keeping

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English - 4
• Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4

Course Information

Course: Dental nurse (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Health and science

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Practice Operates between the hours of Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm. However, you may be required to arrive at practice for 8.30am to prepare the practice.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Training Provider: WALSALL COLLEGE