Overview
A dental nurse works side by side to the Dentist assisting them in a variety of NHS and Private dental procedures, ultimately making sure the patient care and experience is at its best. As an Apprentice Dental Nurse you will work in a supportive environment; we are passionate about building great teams who trust each other, work professionally, and take ownership for the success for the practice. This includes:
Responsibilities
* Assist the Dentist by providing chairside support ensuring that the correct equipment and materials are available
* Provide support and assistance to a wide array of patients
* Follow practice health and safety and infection control procedures
* Keep the clinical areas and all equipment and instruments clean, tidy and disinfected
* Accurately complete patient clinical records
* Complete all clinical daily, weekly and monthly logs and checks
Apprenticeship and Qualifications
* Roderick Dental Partners will support Apprentice Dental Nurses who have already signed up to or are working towards a Dental Nursing Qualification. For those who have not yet begun a course, we can assist in finding an Apprenticeship provider. The Apprenticeship in Dental Nursing (level 3) Qualification will include:
o On the job training
o Online learning
o Face-to-Face training sessions
o Completion of a record of experience
o Written and Practical exams
* Able to commit to a 12 month+ training programme
* Comfortable working in a clinical environment
* Excellent interpersonal skills to be able to communicate effectively with your practice colleagues and a variety of patients
* Excellent organisation skills to keep appointments to time
* Compassionate
* Excellent written communication skills
* IT skills
* Team player
* Successful candidates must have their certificates to prove GCSE grade C/4+ in Maths and English or evidence of a passed Functional Skills course. Learners who do not have certificates can study for their Functional Skills course alongside their Apprenticeship.
Benefits
* Permanent "learn while you earn" role - the first step to starting a rewarding career in Dental Nursing
* Learning support from a regional Trainer
* Retail discounts and deals through our easy-to-use app
* Extra day of annual leave for your Birthday!
* Annual leave package which increases with your length of service
* Uniform provided
* Refer a friend scheme
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