Dental Nurse Level 3 Standard Apprenticeship

Level: 3


Employer: Droylsden Road Dental Practice


Location: 117 DROYLSDEN ROAD

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic individual to work alongside the dentist. Duties will include assisting in the provision and delivery of dental care to patients, reception duties and decontamination/sterilising in the surgery.

Duration: 1 Year 9 Months

Expected start date: 18/11/2024

Hours per week: 30 hours

Wage: (Annually)

Job role includes

  • Seek to provide optimum dental care
  • Be aware at all times of the whole person coming to you for care and try to enhance their wellbeing
  • Ensure that the dental surgery operates efficiently, is fully stocked and equipped, and that the operating environment for the dentist is as efficient as possible
  • Help provide a comfortable, attractive, clean and uncluttered environment for the patients
  • Maintain correct uniform and a professional manner and appearance
  • Deal competently and safely with hazardous or toxic waste or materials
  • Be flexible with hours of work in case of a dental emergency
  • Be responsible for the maintenance of equipment
  • Process and file x-rays
  • Ensure cross infection control is maintained
  • Check and change x-ray processing machines
  • Monitor autoclaves daily using test strips
  • Clean suction tubes and check drain
  • Check day notes
  • Write up day notes if necessary
  • Switch on/off compressor
  • Greet patients at the door and escort to and from the surgery
  • Make appointments for patients in person or on the telephone for the dentist and hygienist
  • Be able to communicate comfortably and effectively with patients about money and accept and record payments for treatment in the appropriate manner

About employer

Droylsden Dental Practice are looking for someone passionate about building a career as a Dental Nurse. They are a well established practice, providing an NHS and private dental service to both adults and young people aged 18 years and under. They work hard to achieve a friendly environment to help the patients feel more comfortable.

  • weighting: Essential
  • qualificationType: GCSE or equivalent
  • subject: English
  • grade: A*-C/9-4

  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Dental Nursing
  • Dental Nurse (integrated) Standard Level 3
  • Training location to be confirmed 

    Qualified Dental Nurse, Hygienist training.

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

Vacancy title

Vacancy description

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Duration: 18 months

Expected start date: 28/3/2022

Hours per week: 37.5 hours

Wage: 146.25 (weekly)

Job role includes

  • Explore what an apprenticeship is and how they work.
  • Understand what it means to be an apprentice.
  • Discover different apprenticeship types, get application hints and tips, and apply for vacancies.

About employer

Employer description

  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to prioritise tasks
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Good problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to prioritise tasks
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Good problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to prioritise tasks
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Good problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to prioritise tasks
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Good problem-solving skills