Apprentice Dental Nurse
Bramley Dental Practice
About the Role
Exciting career opportunity to grow and develop into our team – you should naturally be both confident and discreet in working within the clinical environment to provide the highest levels of patient care.
- 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.
- You will assist with reception when necessary and routine clerical task: handling payments, booking appointments, answering phone
- Attend 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
Successful candidate will require Hepatitis B vaccination.
Successful and aspiring candidate will be required to pass the end point assessment to complete their apprenticeship and enable their registration with the General Dental Council as a qualified dental nurse
About the Training
As part of your apprenticeship you will be required to attend Charles Clifford Dental Hospital one day per week.
About the Employer
Bramley Dental. The practice was established in 1988 in the village of Bramley, on the outskirts of Rotherham. We have a strong reputation for quality family-oriented dentistry. We are a thriving modern practice with a team of six dentists and seven fully equipped surgeries. The principal is Dr. Michael Hindmarsh.
We always strive to offer the best possible care in a comfortable and relaxed environment. Our staff are highly trained and we take great care to explain all procedures and options for treatment and what is involved.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Training Provider
SHEFFIELD COLLEGE, THE
Course/Training
Dental nurse (level 3)