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

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