Dental Nurse Level 3 Apprenticeship
Paul Lowe Dentistry · SOLIHULL, B90 4EH
Dental nurse (level 3)
Fantastic opportunity, to join a supportive and friendly private dental practice as an Apprentice Dental Nurse. Paul Lowe Dentistry are looking for an enthusiastic individual who will be responsible for assisting patients in the treatment room as well as admin duties, whilst working towards a Level 3 Dental Nurse Apprenticeship Standard.
The work
We are looking for someone that enjoys working with people, building relationships and is passionate about providing excellent care to our patients.
As an apprentice dental nurse, your duties will include:
- Working alongside the dentist, taking instruction from them and responding in an appropriate manner
- Maintaining good infection control procedures and adhering to policies and protocols
- Ensuring cleanliness of surgery, equipment and instruments used and carrying out general housekeeping duties
- Dictate information from the dentist and record patient information correctly
- Arrange appointments, answering calls and inputting data on the computer
- Assist with administration tasks and ensure records are kept up to date and to maintain confidentiality at all times
Dental nurses interact daily with patients and therefore you must be able to make patients feel welcome and offer reassurance to anxious patients, endeavouring to make their experience as comfortable as possible.
Training
Level 3 Dental Nurse apprenticeship standard, which includes:
- A level 3 qualification which has been approved by the General
- Dental Council as meeting the requirements for entry to the professional register as a dental nurse
- Level 2 functional skills in maths and English (if required)
- There will be limited sessions that will require college attendance at our Walsall Campus during the training period. All other sessions remain virtual on a once-weekly basis.
Full-time apprentices will typically spend 18-24 months on-programme working toward the occupational standard, with off-the-job training.
The focus is now on the outcome of an apprenticeship, and apprentices must demonstrate the knowledge, skills and behaviours that employers have identified they need.
Training provider: WALSALL COLLEGE
What you come out with
Once qualified, you can register as a dental nurse with the General Dental Council. Progression routes are also available, and you can study further in dental related qualifications at Level 4:
- Radiography
- Oral Health education
- Sedation
What they are looking for
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Enthusiastic
- Good Time Keeping
Qualifications
- Essential · GCSE English 4
- Essential · GCSE maths 4
Things to consider
This role will require you to obtain a full DBS and also Hep B and TB vaccinations to enable you to work in surgery. This role may also include working with nervous patients and coming into contact with bodily fluids including blood and saliva.
The employer
Here at Paul Lowe Dentistry in Solihull we believe that everyone should enjoy excellent oral health. We want you to experience the remarkable benefits to health and well-being that first class dental care can deliver. We also want you to enjoy a welcoming environment which combines friendly, personal service with the professional expertise of a highly accomplished dental practice. Our Practice, established in 1988, has always strived to be at the forefront of developments in dental care and our team is passionate about its work. We are first and foremost a family general dental practice providing high quality dental care and advice for those of all ages. We also offer a specialist service in oral surgery. Our philosophy is based on striving to provide a first-class level of service and support – we value the personal touch. As dental patients ourselves, we treat you as we would expect to be treated ourselves!
Workplace
- 31 FARMHOUSE WAY, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, B90 4EH