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Dental Nursing Apprenticeship Level 3 - Rodericks Number Nine Dental Care

RODERICKS DENTAL HOLDINGS LIMITED

Apprenticeship Level 3
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About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an apprentice dental nurse to join our friendly practice based in Worksop. The role will involve providing chairside support and a high level of oral health care to patients. We would love you to join us as an apprentice dental nurse and start your exciting career in dental nursing.

As an apprentice Dental Nurse, you will be assisting with all clinical aspects within the surgery and providing patients with a high level of care. You will need to remain calm under pressure and able to put people at ease. You will receive ongoing support, development and training to equip you with the skills and knowledge required for a successful dental nursing career.

Your daily activities could include:

  • Assisting the dentist with providing treatments to patients
  • Patient Care
  • Setting up and cleaning surgery
  • Sterilising Instruments
  • Updating Patient Records
  • Maintaining Equipment
  • Preparing instruments and materials for various treatments
  • Adhering to practice policies and procedures

During your apprenticeship you will develop the skills required to support patients and dental staff in providing safe and effective treatment, from simple check-ups to advanced specialist treatments.

A passion and desire to work within the dental sector is essential and to not be put off at the sight of blood. If you using public transport to get to the practice, please ensure you have researched the route and that a regular service is available. It is also a requirement to have a course of Hepatitis B vaccines and a clear enhanced DBS.

This is a great opportunity to be trained and secure long-term employment. Once qualified, there are a number of routes for further training and development, including dental hygienist, dental therapist or dental cosmetics. Also, the opportunity for career progression into head nurse, team leader, or practice manager.

About the Training

The apprenticeship provides employment and training within a dental practice to study the Level 3 dental nurse apprenticeship. The apprenticeship is designed to teach the knowledge, skills and behaviours necessary to ensure competency in all aspects of clinical duties including: 

  • Preparing for Professional Practice in Dental Nursing
  • Infection Prevention and Control
  • First Aid and Medical Emergencies
  • Oral and General Health
  • Endodontic Treatments
  • Prosthetic Treatments
  • Radiation and Radiography
  • Periodontal Disease and Cavity Restoration
  • Health and Safety
  • Extractions and Minor Oral Surgery
  • Management of Oral Health Diseases and Dental Anatomy, Oral Health Assessments and Treatment Planning
  • The use of VR Technology

Upon successful completion, you will be awarded the relevant qualification to apply for professional registration as a dental nurse to the General Dental Council (GDC).

About the Employer

At Rodericks Dental Partners we are committed to improving lives through quality dentistry – together. We do this by ensuring we reward you financially and personally as you develop your career by offering you great incentives, recognition, and opportunities.  Permanent “learn while you earn” role – the first step to starting a rewarding career in Dental Nursing Learning support from a regional Trainee 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 Working and Training as Dental Nurse… 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 a Trainee 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: 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

Skills Required

  • Communication skills
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Patience

Training Provider

ASPIRATION TRAINING LIMITED

Course/Training

Dental nurse (integrated) (level 3)

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