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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