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Dental Nurse Apprentice

Queenshead Dental Suite
Pay: £166.00
Location: West Midlands Oldbury United Kingdom
Category: Entry Level
Available from: Aug 2020
Finishes on: Ongoing Position
Type of work: Full Time, Indoor & Outdoor
Job reference: E03513484
2020-07-30 2020-08-27

Job Description

Working towards an Advanced Apprenticeship in Dental Nursing for a Dental Practitioner, the ideal candidate must have an interest in a career in Dental Nursing.



The role includes:




  • Working alongside the dentist taking instruction from them and responding in an appropriate manner

  • The applicant is required to do all aspects of dental nursing including decontamination procedure, keep up to date with relevant logs and protocols

  • All aspects of reception duties taking payment/ bookings

  • 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 dentist and recording 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

  • Good communication skills and customer service awareness is needed to maintain a high level of service within the dental practice

  • 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


Personal Qualities :

  • Trustworthy

  • Friendly manner and be able to reassure others with a professional manner

  • Maintain a positive attitude

  • Eager to learn

  • Passionate about a career in the Dental industry



Skills Required :

  • Hardworking and able to work quickly and efficiently whilst maintaining a professional manner at all times

  • Work to a high level of accuracy and show attention to detail

  • Must demonstrate good communication and organisational skills

  • Well presented

  • Proactive approach towards learning

  • Ability to work well in a team environment as well as independently

  • Excellent timekeeping and attendance



Future Prospects :

Once qualified you can register as a dental nurse with the General Dental Council. Progression routes are available and you can study further in dental related qualifications at Level 4.




  • Radiography

  • Oral Health Education

  • Sedatio


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