Introduction

All Smiles Dental are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join their team as an apprentice Dental Nurse. The successful candidate will work as part of a team in providing an efficient, effective service to patients, by generating a high standard of dental nursing assistance.

About the Employer

A dental practice in Chester le Street, All Smiles Dental provide our patients with high quality dentistry using only the latest dental technology.

What You'll Do

Develop competence across a wide range of dental chairside support procedures
Develop knowledge of a wide range of practical treatment procedures and the relevant support necessary to ensure effective outcomes
Develop competence in the manipulation and application of dental materials across a wide range of dental treatment procedures
Develop a comprehensive knowledge and application of a wide range of dental instruments and other relevant equipment necessary during preparation for treatment procedures
Learn to prepare individual treatment rooms for a wide range of dental procedures
Develop and demonstrate competence in decontamination and sterilisation of medical and dental devices within clinical and non-clinical environments, ensuring appropriate records are completed
Be responsible as part of the clinical team for the care of the patient from arrival to completion of treatment
Under supervision carry out the following: reception duties, answering telephone, receiving mail, meeting and greeting of patients and/or carers, managing department diaries and day books, sending appointments by mail, maintenance of monthly recall systems, filing and pulling of patient records, maintenance and upkeep of all patient records and correspondence

Training Outcome

Possibility to become a full-time employee on completion of the apprenticeship

Skills Required

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental
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 - Friday (hours to be arranged).

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Training Provider: MIDDLESBROUGH COLLEGE

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