Apprentice Dental Nurse

Getting In Limited; Compton (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Apprentice Dental Nurse

Apply From: 21/07/2024

We have an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Dental Nurse to join our friendly and busy dental practice with an emphasis on preventative treatment and options for all.

The role of a dental nurse is to assist the dentist with all clinical aspects within the surgery.

This includes but is not exhaustive to:

• Greet and care for all patients in a polite and courteous manner at all times
• Work closely with the dentist in a professional and appropriate manner
• Provide chair side assistance during all dental procedures
• Update computer records and taking notes
• Cleaning surgeries to a high level, maintaining strict cross infection controls
• Preparing instruments and materials during treatments
• Carry out reception and administrative tasks where required

Key Details

Vacancy Title: Apprentice Dental Nurse

Employer: White Peak Dental Practice

Employer Description: We are a long established family run dental practice, offering the very highest standards of preventative and cosmetic dentistry. As soon as you walk through the door you will experience a warm welcome from our friendly and approachable team. Our goal is to improve and maintain our patients’ oral health to the highest standard.

Vacancy Location: Compton DE6 1BX

Wage Frequency: 5

Number of Vacancies: 1

Vacancy Reference Number: 1455496

Key Dates:

Apply From: 21/07/2024

Closing Date For Applications: 2023-02-15 00:00:00

Possible Start Date: 2023-02-22 00:00:00

Training

Training to be Provided: The Dental Nurse apprenticeship offers a genuine job in a Dental Practice with an accompanying assessment and skills development programme. It will develop the skills, knowledge, and behaviours of your apprentice to operate competently in all aspects of clinical responsibilities. It will also provide them with the relevant qualification to apply for professional registration as a Dental Nurse to the General Dental Council (GDC).

You will gain:

• Dental Nurse standard
• Functional Skills (maths, English and ICT) as required
• Employment Rights and Responsibilities (ERR)
• Personal Learning and Thinking Skills (PLTS)

What you will study:

• Cross infection
• Anatomy
• Radiography
• Oral hygiene
• Orthodontics
• Restoration
• Legislation
• First aid
• Health and Safety

You will complete on and off the job training whilst you are fully supported throughout, progressing to gateway and endpoint assessment.