Summary
Are you looking to start a career in dental nursing? Based in a friendly practice in Wotton-under-Edge. 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
We utilise a Virtual Reality Headset as a training tool
Requirements and skills
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Team working
Qualifications
- GCSE English (4-9) – essential
- GCSE Mathematics (4-9) – essential
About this employer
Chipping Manor offers high quality dental care and advice to ensure that you are able to choose the right dental treatment for you.
Our treatments range from a simple dental examination to more complex types of treatments such as minimally invasive cosmetic dentistry, implant placement or complex root canal therapy and we are committed to work to the highest possible standards
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.