Dental Nursing Apprenticeship Level 3 Regent Street Dental Practice

Introduction

Are you looking for a new career path? This is an exciting opportunity for someone eager to start a career in dental nursing, based in a friendly practice in Pocklington. The role will involve providing chair side support to dental professionals and providing a high level of oral health care to patients.

About the Employer

At Regent Street Dental our aim is to provide quality dental care in a caring, friendly environment. Our experienced team of dental professionals takes a preventative approach designed to help patients, young and old, maintain good long term oral health to reduce the need for treatment. We teach our clients that maintaining good habits day to day is the best way to guard against tooth decay, premature wear and gum disease. The practice has invested in the latest dental equipment in order to provide the best possible dental care. We combine this with 31 years of experience serving the local community. Your Health and Safety is our top priority, we have a central sterilisation suite that complies with the best standards of cross infection control and the new Government guidelines on Cross Infection Control.

What You'll Do

During the Dental Nurse Apprenticeship, you will receive ongoing support, development and training to equip you with the skills and knowledge required to qualify and have a successful career in dental nursing.

Your daily activities could include:

• Assisting the dentist in providing safe and effective treatments to patients, from simple check-ups to advanced specialist treatments
• Providing patients with a high level of care
• Setting up and cleaning surgery
• Sterilising instruments
• Updating patient records
• Maintaining equipment
• Preparing instruments and materials for various treatments
• Adhering to practice policies and procedures
• The use of VR Technology

During your working day, the dental practice will support you with learning the practical skills required, whilst your training provider (Aspiration Training) will teach you the theory side. Your study will be based online with regular teaching and 1-2-1 sessions. Off-the-job training will be given throughout your apprenticeship during paid working hours.

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Training Outcome

This is a great opportunity to be trained and secure long-term employment. Once qualified, there are a number of routes for further training and development, including dental hygienist, dental therapist or dental cosmetics. Also, the opportunity for career progression into head nurse, team leader, or practice manager.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Initiative
• Patience

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: Monday to Friday 8.15am - 5.30pm.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Training Provider: ASPIRATION TRAINING LIMITED