Dental Nurse Apprenticeship

Portman Healthcare; Farsley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is offering an 18-month apprenticeship in dental nursing in Farsley. The role includes assisting dentists, sterilising equipment, and managing patient queries. Candidates will earn a City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing and develop essential skills required in the dental practice. Ideal for those with good organization, problem-solving, and team-working abilities. Further career opportunities may arise post-apprenticeship.

Qualifications

• Apprentice must complete a level 3 advanced apprenticeship accredited by City & Guilds.
• Participants must achieve Functional Skills English & Maths level 2 qualifications unless already exempt.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist and provide reliable chair-side support.
• Manage reception tasks and deal with patient queries.
• Evaluate health risks related to oral health.

Skills

Organisation skills

Problem solving skills

Team working

Initiative

Non judgemental

Patience

Education

GCSE in Maths and English (grade 4)

Job description

The apprenticeship in dental nursing is an 18-month government-funded course: City & Guilds Level 3 Extended Diploma in Dental Nursing. The job entails assisting the dentist, sterilising equipment, reception and any other ad hoc duties as may be required. Provide efficient and reliable chair-side support to Practice Clinicians.

The role will also require working in other areas of the practice, such as:

• Reception
• Dealing with patient queries
• Answering the phone
• Taking payments, and booking appointments

Key responsibilities include:

• Identify relevant and appropriate dental, oral, craniofacial, and general anatomy
• Evaluate the health risks of prescribed, non-prescribed and recreational drug use and misuse on oral and general health
• Evaluate the scientific principles underpinning the use of materials and Biomaterials
• Assess patients' levels of anxiety, experience, and expectations in respect of dental care and oral health
• Contribute to relevant special investigations and diagnostic procedures
• Undertake orthodontic assessment
• Obtain valid consent from patients explaining all the relevant factors and taking into account the legal requirements

The qualification is a level 3 advanced apprenticeship accredited by City & Guilds and is delivered nationwide through blended interactive E-Learning. Upon achievement, the apprentice will be awarded a Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3. Functional Skills English & Maths level 2 qualifications unless already exempt.

Requirements include:

• GCSE in Maths and English (grade 4)
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience

After this apprenticeship, With experience, you may be able to move into jobs like team manager, team leader or dental practice manager. With further training, you could become a dental therapist, helping a dentist carry out the more routine dentistry work.