Level 3 Dental Nursing Apprenticeship - Trusmile CHHAYA CHAUHAN

We have an exciting opportunity for an apprentice dental nurse to join our friendly practice based in Essex. The role will involve providing chairside support and a high level of oral health care to patients. We would love you to join us as an apprentice dental nurse and start your exciting career in dental nursing., As an apprentice Dental Nurse you will be assisting with all clinical aspects within the surgery and providing patients with a high level of care. You will need to remain calm under pressure and able to put people at ease. You will receive ongoing support, development and training to equip you with skills and knowledge required for a successful dental nursing career.

Your daily activities could include:-

• Assisting the dentist with providing treatments to patients


• Patient 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 apprenticeship, you will develop the skills required to support patients and dental staff in providing safe and effective treatment from simple check-ups to advanced specialist treatments.

The training you will be getting

The apprenticeship provides employment and training within a dental practice to study the Level 3 dental nurse apprenticeship. The apprenticeship is designed to teach the knowledge, skills and behaviours necessary to ensure competency in all aspects of clinical duties including: -

• Preparing for Professional Practice in Dental Nursing


• Infection Prevention and Control


• First Aid and Medical Emergencies


• Oral and General Health


• Endodontic Treatments


• Prosthetic Treatments


• Radiation and Radiography


• Periodontal Disease and Cavity Restoration


• Health and Safety


• Extractions and Minor Oral Surgery


• Management of Oral Health Diseases and Dental Anatomy, Oral Health Assessments and Treatment Planning


• The use of VR Technology
  
  Communication skills, Attention to detail, Customer care skills, Patience, Team working, GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4-9) Essential

GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4-9) Essential, A passion and desire to work within the dental sector is essential and to not be put off at the sight of blood. If you using public transport to get to the practice, please ensure you have researched the route and that a regular service is available. It is also a requirement to have a course of Hepatitis B vaccines and a clear enhanced DBS.

TruSmile Dental is a friendly family dental practice that has a history that spans more than thirty years! We are a general family dentist with a great interest in NHS and private cosmetic dentistry. We always take time to listen to what patients have to say. This helps us deliver the highest level of care and we are looking to take on an apprentice dental nurse to join our team.

You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:

• training


• qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field


• industry or sector experience


Apprenticeship standard

Dental nurse (integrated)