Dental Nursing Level 3 Apprenticeship – Olive Dental Practice

Job description

During the Dental Nurse Apprenticeship you will receive ongoing support, development and training to equip you with the skills and knowledge required to become a qualified dental nurse and have a successful career in dental nursing.

Your daily activities could include:

  • Assisting the dentist in providing safe and effective treatments to patients, from simple check-ups to advanced specialist treatments
  • Proving patients with a high level of 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

Employer information

Olive Dental Practice in Saxmundham is open to both private and NHS dental patients. Our friendly practice offers a range of dental services and cosmetic dentistry. With over 30 years' experience we have established an excellent reputation in the local community and we are looking to recruit an apprentice to join our professional nursing team.

Additional information

Requirements

General

GCSE Maths and English grades 4-9 (A-C) or equivalent essential.

Skill requirements

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Team working
Prospects
Possibility of ongoing employment and further development following completion of the dental nursing qualification.
Training provided

Level 3 Dental Nurse apprenticeship standard, which includes:

Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing

End-Point Assessment (EPA)

On the job training

Considerations
If you are using public transport to get to this employer, please ensure you have researched the route and that a regular service is available. It is a requirement to have a course of Hepatitis B vaccines and a clear, enhanced DBS.