Dental Nurse Apprentice
GLENN THELWELL AND ASSOCIATES DENTAL CARE LTD
About the Role
The apprenticeship in Dental nursing is an 18-month government funded course. City & Guilds Level 3 Extended Diploma in Dental Nursing. An exciting opportunity for an apprentice dental nurse to join. The role will involve providing chairside support and a high level of oral health care to patients.
During the Dental Nurse Apprenticeship, you will receive ongoing support, development and training to equip you with the skills and knowledge required to qualify and have a successful career in dental nursing.
Your daily activities could include:
- Assisting the dentist in providing safe and effective treatments to patients, from simple check-ups to advanced specialist treatments
- Providing patients with a high level of 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 working day, the dental practice will support you with learning the practical skills required, whilst your training provider (Harriet Ellis Training) will teach you the theory side. Your study will be based online.
Off-the-job training will be given throughout your apprenticeship during paid working hours.
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
- Dental Nurse (integrated) Level 3 (A level) Apprenticeship Standard
- Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
- Training schedule has yet to be agreed upon, further details will be made available at a later date
About the Employer
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Team working
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Reliable
- Hard working
- Keen to learn
- Calm and confident
Training Provider
HARRIET ELLIS TRAINING SOLUTIONS LIMITED
Course/Training
Dental nurse (integrated) (level 3)