Dental nursing Apprenticeship
Abbeydale Dental care centre
About the Role
Abbeydale dental are looking to offer a dental nurse position in their team based in Sheffield. You will assist the team in the daily running of the practice. Provide chair side assistance, ensuring that the correct equipment is available, covering reception when required. If this sounds like the job for you then please apply.
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work:
- Successful candidates will provide clinical support to dentists, hygienists and patients
You will also assist the reception staff in any clerical duties and perform any other tasks as reasonably requested by the principal.
Duties will include:
- Keep the clinical areas and all equipment and instruments clean, tidy and sterile as appropriate according to the practice’s health and safety and infection control procedures and manufacturers' instructions
- Use all equipment and machinery in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations and ensure that they are maintained regularly and in good working order
- Provide chair side assistance, ensuring that the correct equipment is available
- Always ensure the care and welfare of patients in a friendly, helpful and courteous manner
- Handle all substances in accordance with Health and Safety policies
- Ensure adequate stocks of materials and other items within the surgery
- Ensure computer / written records are accurately maintained and securely stored
- Liaise with reception to ensure smooth patient communications and transfer of records
- Covering reception when required
There are a range of post registration courses available for dental nurses looking to further their education. They may include a range of higher education qualifications or other work-related education and training to support continuing profession development
We will be offering oral health practitioner level 4 and practice manager level 4 as possible progressions once you have completed your dental nurse apprenticeship.
About the Training
This course is delivered using a blended delivery model, an apprentice will spend 2 days per month at Bradford College undertaking classroom-based learning in addition to regular workplace assessments.
Upon successful completion of this apprenticeship, the apprentice will be awarded the following:
- Level 3 Extended Diploma in Dental Nursing
- Functional Skills in maths and English Level 2 (if applicable
About the Employer
Welcome to Abbeydale Dental Care Centre, your trusted destination for comprehensive and compassionate dental care in Sheffield. At our state-of-the-art facility located at 281 Abbeydale Road, Sheffield, S7 1FJ, we are dedicated to providing exceptional oral health services tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual.
Our team of highly skilled dentists, hygienists, and support staff is committed to creating a warm and welcoming environment where patients of all ages feel comfortable and well-cared for. With a focus on preventive care, innovative treatments, and patient education, we strive to empower you to achieve and maintain a healthy, radiant smile. Whether you require routine check-ups, restorative treatments, cosmetic enhancements, or emergency dental care, we are here to deliver the highest standard of care with a gentle touch.
Your oral health is our priority, and we look forward to serving you and your family with excellence and professionalism. Contact us today to schedule an appointment and embark on a journey towards optimal oral wellness.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Training Provider
BRADFORD COLLEGE
Course/Training
Dental nurse (level 3)