Dental Nurse Apprentice

Training 2000; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Sheffield is seeking an Apprentice Dental Nurse. This role involves assisting dentists with various treatments and procedures while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The successful candidate will receive training towards a Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing and can also achieve Functional Skills in Maths and English. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to start their career in dental nursing.

Qualifications

• Assist dentist with clinical procedures including fillings and extractions.
• Responsible for Health and Safety policies in the dental surgery.
• Reception duties including answering calls and scheduling appointments.

Responsibilities

• Assist during clinical procedures and minor oral surgeries.
• Record patient notes and manage waste disposal correctly.
• Help hygienist with oral health promotion and assessments.

Skills

Health and Safety

Patient Care

Communication

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing

Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths

Functional Skills Level 2 in English

Job description

This vacancy is for an Apprentice Dental Nurse based in Sheffield.

As an Apprentice Dental Nurse, you will help the dentist in performing different types of dental care treatment and processes.

The duties within this role include:

Assist the dentist/therapist/hygienist during all clinical procedures.

Carry out and be responsible for all Health and Safety and Cross Infection policies and procedures within the dental surgery.

Assist the dentist during all clinical procedures in the surgery which will include fillings, root canal treatment, bridge crown and denture preparation and extractions.

Assessments, this may also include minor oral surgery.

Assist the hygienist with scale and polish and oral health promotion plus charting and periodontal assessments.

Record and store notes, charting, medical history and radiographs on either paper based or computerised systems.

Reception duties which include answering the telephone, greeting patients, making appointments and recording them correctly on the system.

Disposing of all waste correctly, including clinical, sharps, specialist, amalgam, and normal domestic.

Assisting with the preparation of the patient and equipment during the taking of x–rays and processing and storing all images.

Training to be provided

Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing.

Functional Skills Level 2 maths and English can be obtained on the course if you don?t already hold these qualifications