Summary
This is an exciting opportunity for someone eager to start a career in dental nursing based in a friendly practice in Winterbourne. The role will involve providing chairside support to dental professionals and providing a high level of oral health care to patients.
What you will do at work
During the Dental Nurse Apprenticeship you will receive ongoing support, development and training to equip you with the skills and knowledge required to become a qualified dental nurse 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.
Proving 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
Training
Level 3 Dental Nurse apprenticeship standard, which includes:
Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing
End-Point Assessment (EPA)
On the job training
Requirements and skills
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Team working
Qualifications
- GCSE English (4-9) – essential
- GCSE Maths (4-9) – essential
About this employer
For more than 30 years, the Apple Dental Practice has provided comprehensive, skilled and diligent family dental care right in the heart of the community. Of course, the practice has changed somewhat in that time, keeping right up to date with the very latest technologies and dental treatments and we are looking for an apprentice to join our nursing team.
After this apprenticeship
Possibility of ongoing employment and further development following completion of the dental nursing qualification.
Things to consider
If you are using public transport to get to this employer, please ensure you have researched the route and that a regular service is available. It is a requirement to have a course of Hepatitis B vaccines and a clear, enhanced DBS.