Apprentice Dental Nurse

Hackenthorpe Dental Health Centre

Apprenticeship Level 3
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About the Role

Looking for a career which allows you to help people and make a difference? This role involves meeting and greeting clients, providing chair side support to the dentist in charge and general patient record administration.

Reporting to the Practice Manager:

Full job description including day to day expected duties includes:

  • Greeting patients
  • Chair side assistance to the dentist during restorative and surgical procedures
  • Record patient’s clinical notes in computer
  • Clean and prepare surgery between patients
  • Clean used instruments after patients
  • Additionally he/she will be expected to act as receptionist when necessary and routine clerical task: handling payments, booking appointments, answering the telephone
  • Attend the Sheffield College Training Partner - Charles Clifford Dental Hospital within the duration of the apprenticeship to study:
  • Dental anatomy, Oral diseases, medical emergencies, dental radiography and sterilisation
  • You will learn about oral health promotion and preventative dentistry techniques
  • Some units will focus on patient care and management and you will cover legal and ethical issues
  • Excellent career prospects to complete the apprenticeship and apply to the General Dental Council (GDC) for professional registration as a dental nurse

About the Training

  • The qualification you will work towards is the Apprentice Standard Dental Nurse Level 3 includes End Point Assessment

Assessment:

  • Interview, coursework and examinations

Qualification:

  • Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing

Additional qualifications:

  • On completion, the apprentice must register with the General Dental Council as a qualified Dental Nurse

About the Employer

Here at Hackenthorpe Dental Health Centre our patients come first. We know how a trip to the dentist can be a daunting experience, ultimately this can mean you avoid going, creating bigger problems and a lack of confidence about your smile. Well, what we do is provide gentle dental care in a friendly relaxed environment. We coach you in the skills required to secure and maintain good dental health and give you access to a wide range of treatments to improve your smile. This means trips to the dentist are more enjoyable, you’ll have fewer dental problems and you’ll have a greater understanding about the treatment you receive.

Skills Required

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

Training Provider

SHEFFIELD COLLEGE, THE

Course/Training

Dental nurse (integrated) (level 3)

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