Apprentice Dental Nurse

Apprenticeship Preventx Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dental practice in Sheffield is offering an apprenticeship as a Dental Nurse. This role involves providing chairside support to the dentist, managing patient records, and ensuring cleanliness in the surgical environment. Apprentices will attend training at Sheffield College to work towards a Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing. This position offers excellent career prospects, with the opportunity to register as a qualified Dental Nurse post-apprenticeship.

Benefits

Excellent career prospects

Hands-on training

Qualifications

• Candidates should demonstrate professional presentation and confidence.
• Sustainable transport links to the employer location are necessary.
• Commitment to attending Sheffield College for training is required.

Responsibilities

• Meet and greet clients at the practice.
• Assist the dentist during restorative and surgical procedures.
• Maintain and clean surgical instruments and environments.

Skills

Patient communication

Chairside assistance

Record keeping

Team collaboration

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing

Job description

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

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.

You will be able to demonstrate very high levels of professional presentation with both a personable and confident attitude. Candidates will naturally have sustainable transport links to the employer location.

• Excellent career prospects to complete the apprenticeship and apply to the General Dental Council (GDC) for professional registration as a dental nurse.

About the Training

• 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

On completion, the apprentice must register with the General Dental Council as a qualified Dental Nurse

About the Employer

Sharrow Vale Dental Care provides high quality, comprehensive dental care for all the family. Our professional dentists and supporting team combine a modern approach to dentistry with fantastic customer service. The team are all highly experienced and you are greeted with a friendly, pleasant and sympathetic atmosphere for your dental care. The practice is situated on Sharrow Vale Road, just off Ecclesall Road, and is easily accessible by both car and public transport.