Twindent Dental / Apprentice Dental Nurse

Aspiration Training; West of England; On-site; GBP 7,500 - 11,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspiration Training is offering a Dental Nurse Apprenticeship in a dental practice. You will work alongside dentists, assisting with treatments from check-ups to specialist care, and you will learn patient care routines, surgery setup, instrument sterilisation and accurate record keeping.

The training combines online theory with regular teaching and one-to-one sessions. Off-the-job training is delivered during paid working hours, supporting you to develop practical skills and build a career in

Responsibilities

• Assisting the dentist in safe and effective 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 treatments.
• Adhering to practice policies and procedures.

Job description

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 havea successful career in dental nursing.

Your daily activities could include:

• 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

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.