Level 3 Dental Nurse Apprentice

Bilston Dental; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits to train as a dental nurse with a supportive employer dedicated to your professional growth. This role offers a clear career path, allowing you to progress into leadership or specialized positions within the dental field. You will gain hands-on experience while completing a Level 3 Advanced Dental Nurse Diploma, which is vital for your professional registration with the General Dental Council. Join a dynamic team where you will play a crucial role in patient care and contribute to the health and well-being of the community. If you are passionate about dentistry and eager to learn, this is the perfect chance to kickstart your career.

Qualifications

• Completion of Level 3 Advanced Dental Nurse Diploma is essential.
• Skills in patient education and clinical treatment support are required.

Responsibilities

• Educate patients on oral care and hygiene practices.
• Assist dentists during clinical treatments and manage patient records.

Skills

Patient Education

Clinical Treatment Setup

Record Keeping

Team Collaboration

Oral Hygiene Advice

Education

Level 3 Advanced Dental Nurse Diploma

Job description

A fantastic opportunity to be trained as a dental nurse and also secure long-term employment with an employer who will help to develop your knowledge, skills, and behaviours.

Career path and progression may include moving into a team leader, manager, or dental practice manager position, serving in the armed forces as a dental nurse, or becoming a dental hygienist or dental therapist with further training. You could also become an orthodontic therapist to help dentists improve the look and position of patients' teeth.

A Dental Nurse supports Dentists in all aspects of the dental care of patients. Their primary duties include:

• Educating patients in the care of teeth, providing treatments to prevent oral problems, and offering dietary advice for oral hygiene.
• Setting up for clinical treatments.
• Updating patient records.
• Working closely with other team members.
• Completing a Level 3 Advanced Dental Nurse Diploma, which offers employment within a dental practice accredited by City & Guilds. This diploma enables you to develop the skills, knowledge, and behaviours needed to work competently in all aspects of clinical responsibilities in dentistry.
• Your qualification will also provide you with the relevant qualification to apply for professional registration as a dental nurse with the General Dental Council (GDC).

What you will study:

• The role of a Dental Nurse and legislation, health & safety, cross-infection control, anatomy and treatment planning, medical emergencies and first aid, dental radiography, oral hygiene, orthodontics, endodontics, and oral surgery restorations, gingival health, and prosthetics.
• You will complete on and off-the-job training whilst being fully supported throughout, progressing to 'gateway' and finally sit your end-point assessment (EPA).

Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed.