Apprentice Dental Nurse
Hemper Lane Dental Practice
Apprenticeship Level 3
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About the Role
A career entry role to join this renowned Dental Practice. You will meet and greet patients, provide chair side support to the dentist in charge and carry out general patient record administration. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate high levels of professional presentation with a personable and confident attitude.
Reporting to the Practice Manager.
Duties and responsibilities will include:
- 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, you will be expected to act as receptionist, when necessary, with routine clerical tasks:
- handling payments, booking appointments, answering the telephone
- Attend Charles Clifford Dental Hospital one day per week 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
Candidates will need to ensure sustainable transport to reach our location at:
58 Hemper Lane, Greenhill, Sheffield. S8 7FD
Also be aware of the surgical environment with lots of standing during the day.
- Sustained employment with registration to the General Dental Council as a qualified Dental Nurse
About the Training
- Apprentice Standard Dental Nurse (Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing)
- Attend Charles Clifford Dental Hospital one day per week
- On completion, the apprentice must register with the General Dental Council as a qualified Dental Nurse
- Includes End Point Assessment
- Duration 18 months, one-to-one training in the workplace and assessor visits every 6-8 weeks
About the Employer
We are a well-established thriving NHS & Private practice. We take great pride in providing the highest level of patient care and dentistry in a relaxing and friendly environment. We strongly believe the future of dentistry is in preventative care rather than invasive treatment. Our mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of children, youths and adults by providing the highest quality dental care in a comfortable, relaxed and friendly environment.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Training Provider
SHEFFIELD COLLEGE, THE
Course/Training
Dental nurse (integrated) (level 3)
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