Dental Nurse Apprentice Level 3

Getting In Limited; London Borough of Harrow; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated dental team as a Dental Nurse Apprentice Level 3, where you will gain hands-on experience in a supportive environment. This role offers the opportunity to learn essential skills in patient care and administrative tasks while working closely with experienced professionals. You will be responsible for preparing the surgery, assisting with treatments, and maintaining patient records, all while ensuring a high standard of care. With a commitment to quality service and community health, this apprenticeship is a fantastic stepping stone into a rewarding career in dentistry. If you're detail-oriented and eager to learn, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for this role.
• Attention to detail is crucial for maintaining patient records.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the surgery and assist the dentist during procedures.
• Manage patient records and appointments efficiently.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

IT skills

Number skills

Education

Apprenticeship in Dental Nursing

Job description

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Dental Nurse Apprentice Level 3

Apply From: 08/02/2025

Learning Provider

Delivered by HRUC (HARROW, RICHMOND AND UXBRIDGE COLLEGES)

Employer

HETAL BABUBHAI PATEL

Vacancy Description

Main Duties:

Clinical

• Set-up and prepare the surgery for the type of patient and treatment planned before the start of each session.
• Clean and sterilise all instruments/equipment and working surfaces to the required standards at the end of each session.
• Prepare the necessary materials and instruments.
• Ensure safe disposal of sharps and clinical waste.
• Process dental radiographs and assist in the correct procedure for dental radiography either via the computer or processing unit.
• Maintain and clean radiograph processing unit.
• Establish and maintain productive working relationships with all members of the dental team.
• Escort patients from the waiting room to the surgery, confirming the medical history is up-to-date and warning the dentist of any problems that he/she has noted.
• Monitor and maintain stocks within dental surgery as necessary, informing the Practice Manager/Principal Dentist and liaising with them over necessary orders and warning of any shortages of materials in the stock cupboard.
• Perform chaperoning duties for dentists when treating patients.
• Follow all practice policies and procedures.
• Obey all dental ethical guidelines including all rules on confidentiality.
• Report equipment failures or breakages to the Practice Manager/Principal Dentist.
• Continually interpret the needs of patients and dentists and deal with them promptly and efficiently.

Administrative

• To meet and greet clients in a friendly and efficient manner.
• To update patient medical forms.
• To ensure the correct NHS forms have been signed.
• To ensure the correct Private forms have been signed and updated.
• To book appointments on the computer or appointment book for clients either face to face or by telephone.
• To work and learn skills of a dental receptionist.
• To liaise with the Practice Manager/Principal Dentist on all matters concerning administration, pay and service conditions.
• To take reasonable care for her/his own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by her/his acts or omissions at work.
• Assist the dentist in the completion of patient records.
• Ensure that all necessary laboratory work is returned and ready for each session.
• Assist in all clerical and administrative duties as required by the Practice Manager/Principal Dentist.
• Identify your training and development needs and undertake appropriate training as required and agreed with the Practice Manager/Principal Dentist.
• Perform any other tasks that are reasonably requested by the Principal Dentist.
• To positively promote services available at the clinic in order to improve sales.

Key Details

Vacancy Title

Dental Nurse Apprentice Level 3

Employer Description

We have been providing high quality dentistry, with outstanding continuity of care and service to the local community for over 30 years. We aim to deliver a level of dental care that we would expect to be carried out on ourselves.

Vacancy Location

Streatfield Dental Surgery, 206 Streatfield Road Harrow HA3 9BU

Wage Frequency

Custom

Number of Vacancies

1

Vacancy Reference Number

1000300813

Key Dates

Apply From

08/02/2025

Closing Date For Applications

2025-02-24 23:59:59

Interview Begin From

Possible Start Date

2025-03-03 00:00:00

Training

Apprentices will be required to attend college at least x1 day per week either at Uxbridge, Harrow or Hayes Campus completing necessary mandatory training and units associated with the apprenticeship.

The apprentice will be required to complete:

• Work towards gaining a full Qualification.
• Employment Rights and Responsibilities.
• Skills, Knowledge, and Behaviours.
• Standard and End Point Assessment.
• Functional Skills in English, Maths (if required)

Other training will be provided by the employer as required to enable the fulfilment of the job role such as BLS training.

Learning Provider

HRUC (HARROW, RICHMOND AND UXBRIDGE COLLEGES)

Skills Required

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, IT skills, Number skills

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