Apprentice Dental Nurse

Join our award winning Practice at apprentice level to develop skills and experience within a long serving and experienced team. This role involves meeting and greeting clients, providing chair side support to the dentist in charge and general patient record administration.

Reporting to the Principal Dentist

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 phone.

• 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.

• The qualification you will work towards is the Apprentice Standard Dental Nurse Level 3
• Training is at the Charles Clifford Dental Hospital - one day per week
• 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