Apprentice Dental Nurse

The Dental Practice; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A local dental practice in the United Kingdom is offering a Level 3 Dental Nurse Apprenticeship. As an apprentice, you will get practical experience while gaining a qualification that supports your professional registration as a dental nurse. This role includes maintaining the clinical environment and assisting dental staff, with opportunities for career advancement in the dental field.

Qualifications

• Must be 19 years or older due to insurance restrictions.
• Willingness to learn and develop skills in dental practice.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the clinical environment for dental procedures.
• Prepare materials and equipment for procedures.
• Keep patient records updated.
• Assist dental professionals as needed.
• Participate in training and skills development.

Skills

Preparation and maintenance of clinical environment

Keeping accurate patient records

Assisting with dental procedures

Knowledge of cross-infection and health and safety

Education

Level 3 Dental Nurse Apprenticeship Standard

Job description

Providing a wide range of dental treatments to the public we are a friendly and busy dental practice.

• A great opportunity to be trained and potentially secure long-term employment with an employer who wishes to develop your knowledge and skills
• A good route into dental hygiene, dental therapy or dental cosmetics with further training
• Gaining a qualification offers excellent career progression into possibly moving into a team leader, manager or dental practice manager position
• As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get practical experience
• You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff

What you’ll do at work:

• Prepare and maintain the clinical environment, equipment and materials for dental procedures
• Keep accurate and current patient records on the system
• Work to current best practices for dental nurses, assisting when needed
• The Level 3 Dental Nurse Apprenticeship offers employment within a dental practice with an accompanying assessment and skills development programme
• It will develop the skills, knowledge, and behaviours of the learner to operate competently in all aspects of clinical responsibilities

It will also provide you with the relevant qualification to apply for professional registration as a dental nurse with the General Dental Council (GDC).

You must be aged 19 or above for this position due to insurance restrictions.

What you will study:

• Cross-infection
• Anatomy
• Radiography
• Oral hygiene
• Orthodontics
• Restoration
• Legislation
• First aid
• Health and safety

You will complete on and off-the-job training whilst you are fully supported throughout.

• Dental Nurse (GDC 2023) Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard, including Functional Skills if required

Monday - Friday, between 9.00am - 5.00pm, shifts. May work evenings and weekends depending on the rota.