Dental Nurse Apprenticeship

Rodericks Dental Limited; Warrington; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A dental care company in Warrington is offering a Dental Nurse Apprenticeship. You will assist dentists with treatments, provide high-level patient care, and maintain clinical environments. This role includes ongoing support and training to help you qualify and advance in dental nursing. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills are required, along with a commitment to a 12-month training program.

Benefits

Learning support from a regional Trainer

Retail discounts through an app

Extra day of annual leave for your birthday

Annual leave package increases with service

Uniform provided

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Dedicated to starting a career in Dental Nursing.
• Able to commit to a 12 month+ training programme.
• Comfortable working in a clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist in providing safe and effective treatments.
• Provide high-level care to patients.
• Sterilize instruments and set up surgeries.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Compassion

IT skills

Job description

Overview

During the Dental Nurse Apprenticeship, you will receive ongoing support, development and training to equip you with the skills and knowledge required to qualify and have a successful career in dental nursing.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the dentist in providing safe and effective treatments to patients, from simple check-ups to advanced specialist treatments
• Providing patients with a high level of care
• Setting up and cleaning surgery
• Sterilising instruments
• Updating patient records
• Maintaining equipment
• Preparing instruments and materials for various treatments
• Adhering to practice policies and procedures
• Assist the Dentist by providing chairside support ensuring that the correct equipment and materials are available
• Provide support and assistance to a wide array of patients
• Follow practice health and safety and infection control procedures
• Keep the clinical areas and all equipment and instruments clean, tidy and disinfected
• Accurately complete patient clinical records
• Complete all clinical daily, weekly and monthly logs and checks

Training and Learning

During your working day, the dental practice will support you with learning the practical skills required, whilst your training provider (Aspiration Training) will teach you the theory side. Your study will be based online with regular teaching and 1-2-1 sessions. Off the job training will be given throughout your apprenticeship during paid working hours.

Qualification and Pathways

The apprenticeship provides employment and training within a dental practice to study the Level 3 dental nurse apprenticeship. The apprenticeship is designed to teach the knowledge, skills and behaviours necessary to ensure competency in all aspects of clinical duties including:

• Preparing for Professional Practice in Dental Nursing
• Infection Prevention and Control
• First Aid and Medical Emergencies
• Oral and General Health
• Endodontic Treatments
• Prosthetic Treatments
• Radiation and Radiography
• Periodontal Disease and Cavity Restoration
• Health and Safety
• Extractions and Minor Oral Surgery
• Management of Oral Health Diseases and Dental Anatomy, Oral Health Assessments and Treatment Planning
• The use of VR Technology

Upon successful completion you will be awarded the relevant qualification to apply for professional registration as a dental nurse to the General Dental Council (GDC).

Career Opportunities

This is a great opportunity to be trained and secure long-term employment. Once qualified, there are a number of routes for further training and development, including dental hygienist, dental therapist or dental cosmetics. There is also the opportunity for career progression into head nurse, team leader, or practice manager.

Additional Roles and Requirements

• Follow professional conduct and work in a team environment, taking ownership for the success of the practice
• Assist the Dentist by providing chairside support ensuring that the correct equipment and materials are available
• Keep the clinical areas and all equipment and instruments clean, tidy and disinfected

Apprenticeship Details

• On the job training
• Online learning
• Face-to-Face training sessions
• Completion of a record of experience
• Written and Practical exams

Am I the right person?

• Dedicated to starting a career in Dental Nursing
• Able to commit to a 12 month+ training programme
• Comfortable working in a clinical environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with practice colleagues and a variety of patients
• Excellent organisation skills to keep appointments to time
• Compassionate
• Excellent written communication skills
• IT skills
• Team player

Benefits and Environment

• At Rodericks Dental Partners we are committed to improving lives through quality dentistry - together.
• Permanent "learn while you earn" role - the first step to starting a rewarding career in Dental Nursing
• Learning support from a regional Trainer
• Retail discounts and deals through our app
• Extra day of annual leave for your Birthday
• Annual leave package which increases with your length of service
• Uniform provided
• Refer a friend scheme
• Working and Training as Dental Nurse