Dental Nurse Apprentice

Training Provider; Helston; Remote; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Angel Dental in Helston, United Kingdom, is offering a Dental Nursing Apprentice position. You will receive on-the-job training and study towards the Level 3 Dental Nursing apprenticeship standard, assisting clinicians during treatments and helping the practice run smoothly.

You will work closely with dental professionals, learn infection control, instrument handling, patient support, and maintain accurate records while upholding high professional standards as part of a supportive team.

Qualifications

• On-the-job training and study towards Level 3 Dental Nursing apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Assisting dental clinicians during dental treatments and procedures
• Providing support to patients and helping them feel relaxed and comfortable
• Preparing and maintaining the clinical environment, including equipment and materials
• Learning and following infection prevention and control procedures
• Cleaning, decontaminating and sterilising dental instruments in accordance with practice procedures
• Maintaining accurate patient records and following confidentiality and data protection requirements
• Supporting the smooth running of the practice and working closely with clinicians, dental nurses and reception colleagues
• Following health and safety procedures and maintaining high professional standards
• Developing knowledge of dental procedures, infection control, and patient care standards through on-the-job training

Job description

Salary: See vacancy details — £16,892.72 a year

Address: ANGEL CENTRE, TYACKE ROAD, HELSTON, TR13 8RR

Kickstart your career in dentistry by joining Angel Dental as their Dental Nursing Apprentice. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is keen to learn, enjoys working with people and would like to develop a rewarding career in dentistry.

As a Dental Nurse Apprentice, you will receive on-the-job training and study towards the Level 3 Dental Nursing apprenticeship standard.

You will work closely with experienced dental professionals to assist with a wide range of dental procedures and ensure the practice runs smoothly.

Duties will include:

• Assisting dental clinicians during dental treatments and procedures
• Providing support to patients and helping them feel relaxed and comfortable
• Preparing and maintaining the clinical environment, including equipment and materials
• Learning and following infection prevention and control procedures
• Cleaning, decontaminating and sterilising dental instruments in accordance with practice procedures
• Maintaining accurate patient records and following confidentiality and data protection requirements
• Supporting the smooth running of the practice and working closely with clinicians, dental nurses and reception colleagues
• Following health and safety procedures and maintaining high professional standards
• Developing knowledge of dental procedures, infection control, and patient care standards through on-the-job training