Introduction

Do you want to start your career as a dental nurse? If so, Ridgeway Dental Practice based in Sheffield has a fantastic opportunity for the correct candidate. Reporting to the Manager, day to day duties will include; assisting the dentist, working in the sterilisation room and providing outstanding levels of customers service.

About the Employer

Ridgeway Dental Practice has been providing dental care for over 60 years and is dedicated to providing high quality treatment in a relaxed environment. Ridgeway Dental Practice is built on the desire to serve you, our patients with a trusted team of professionals, offering maximum efficiency and reliability. We offer a wide range of dental services with an emphasis on prevention.

What You'll Do

Your role will include:

Assisting the dentist in the dental surgery, with clinical situations and dealing with and communicating with patients
Assisting with treatments and using the computer to assist with recording information
Ensuring the cleanliness of the surgery and the readiness of instruments and materials for the dentist to use
Working in the sterilisation room you would be responsible for ensuring that all equipment passes through the correct process ready for reuse

Training Outcome

Possibility of full time employment upon succesful completion of apprenticeship.

Skills Required

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Team working
Initiative
Patience

Qualifications

Essential - GCSE - Dual Science - A*-C or 9-4
Essential - GCSE - English - A*-C or 9-4
Essential - GCSE - Maths - A*-C or 9-4

Course Information

Course: Dental nurse (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Health and science

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday to Friday, hours between 8:30am and 5:30pm.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Training Provider: SHEFFIELD COLLEGE, THE

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