Dental Nurse Apprenticeship

About the course

Brief Description

An exciting opportunity for a keen and enthusiastic individual to be a part of our team at our private practice. Our ideal candidate should be friendly, hardworking, positive and focused in providing excellent patient care. You will complete the Dental Nurse (GDC 2023) apprenticeship, as well as Maths and English at level 2 if required.

Qualifications Required

Potential apprentices must have GCSEs at A-C or 4-9 or equivalent, in Maths and English.

Personal Qualities

Calm, Compassionate, Confident, Caring, Thirst for Knowledge

Skills Required

· A keen interest in the dental nurse profession
· Tact and discretion for handling confidential patient information responsibly.
· Clear and effective communication skills, essential for patient care and teamwork.
· Strong interpersonal skills to build rapport with patients.
· Collaborative teamwork abilities to work seamlessly with colleagues.

· Exceptional organizational and time management skills to handle priorities effectively.
· Ability to multi-task, managing multiple responsibilities efficiently.
· Calm demeanour in fast-paced environments, maintaining focus and professionalism.
· Ability to remain composed under pressure, managing high-stress situations effectively.

Training to be Provided

Dental Nurse (Integrated) Level 3

Future Prospects

Advancing Within Dental Nursing:
- Lead Dental Nurse: Take on more responsibilities by managing other dental nurses and overseeing practice operations.
- Practice Manager: Move into a management role, handling the day-to-day running of the dental practice.

Specialisation Opportunities:
- Orthodontic Nursing: Assist in orthodontic treatments, gaining expertise in braces and aligners.
- Dental Radiography: Train to take X-rays, an essential skill in modern dental practices.
- Oral Health Promotion: Work with patients and communities to educate on oral hygiene and preventative care.
- Moving Into Clinical Roles
- Dental Hygienist or Therapist: With further qualifications, progress into roles focused on providing oral hygiene treatments or minor dental procedures.
- Extended Duties Dental Nurse: Gain additional skills such as fluoride application, impression taking, or assisting in sedation procedures.

Transition to Education or Research:
- Trainer or Assessor: Use your experience to teach and assess trainee dental nurses.
- Dental Researcher: Contribute to advancements in dentistry by working in research roles.

Related Healthcare Careers:
- Specialist Healthcare Settings: Work in maxillofacial units, hospitals, or with oral surgeons.
- Broader Healthcare Roles: Transition into other areas of healthcare, leveraging transferable skills.

Vacancy Detail

About this company

Situated in the heart of Cheshire, this Dental Practice offers a unique and caring environment using the most up-to-date cosmetic dental treatments. We specialise in dental implants, crowns, bridges and Invisalign® teeth straightening as well as providing general and cosmetic dentistry and hygiene services.

Smiles are one of the first things people notice and at our Dental Practice, we're dedicated to looking after yours. Listening carefully to your needs and smile aspirations, we'll involve you at every stage of your treatment. We're committed to making your experience as pleasant, enjoyable and comfortable as possible, and our highly personal service is focused on getting to know you as a person. You can have complete confidence in our friendly, skilled team's ability to deliver the best in modern dentistry, coupled with excellence in customer care.

Summary

Training course Dental nurse (GDC 2023)
Hours
Monday - Thursday (Tues & Weds 8:30-5.45pm, Mon & Thurs 9-5.30pm) 30 mins for lunch
33 hours a week
£9.50ph

Start date
ASAP

Duration
15 Months

Positions available
1

What you’ll do at work

Greeting the patients, making sure they are settled and ready for their appointment
Providing chair-side support to clinicians during dental procedures and ensuring patient comfort
Preparing treatment rooms and sterilising instruments before procedures
Receiving and preparing patients, ensuring a sensitive approach to patient-centered care
Dealing with patient queries and assisting with administrative tasks, such as answering phones and greeting patients
Charting key dental information during the appointment
Gaining knowledge of dental instruments and equipment, as well as maintaining a clean and organised work environment.
These responsibilities help trainees develop the skills necessary to become qualified dental nurses.

Your training course
Dental nurse (GDC 2023)
Equal to Level 3 (A level)

Your training plan
Training takes place at the dental practice. You will have weekly off the job activities to complete as well as teaching sessions to attend remotely via teams every two weeks.

Requirements
Desired qualifications
GCSE English (Grade C/4 or above) desirable
GCSE Maths (Grade C/4 or above) desirable

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills
Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience


After this apprenticeship

There are several options and specialisations for dental nurses looking to take the next step in their careers:

Practice manager
Clinical trainers
Radiography
Oral health practitioner
Dental implants
Dental sedation

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