Apprentice Dental Nurse Stephen Godfrey Dental Care

Location

Chesterfield, Derbyshire | United Kingdom

Job description

What you will do in your working day

• Reporting to the Practice Manager

• Greeting patients

• Chair side assistance to the dentist during all dental procedures including surgical procedures

• Recording of patient’s clinical records to computer

• Clean and prepare surgery before, during and after patient treatments

• Disinfection and decontamination of used instruments after patients

• Additionally you will be expected to act as receptionist when necessary and carry out routine clerical tasks - handling payments, booking appointments, answering the telephone

• Attend Charles Clifford Dental Hospital one day per week within the duration of the apprenticeship to study: Dental anatomy, Oral diseases, medical emergencies, dental radiography and sterilisation

• You will learn about oral health promotion and preventative dentistry techniques

• Some units will focus on patient care and management and you will cover legal and ethical issues

The training you will be getting

• Dental Nurse Apprenticeship Standard Level 3
• Qualification: Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing
• This will include weekly college attendance at Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, formative assessments and a final End Point Assessment for evaluation and accreditation.

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

• Excellent career development pathway after success completion of the apprenticeship, allowing professional registration with the GDC as a dental nurse.

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Salary

£11.67k - £23.03k per annum