Job Description

You will spend 3 days in practice and 1 day in college every week. You will have Fridays off to complete any coursework from college You will be taught how to assist a dentist and hygienist in all apsects of their work. This will include looking after the patient, taking accurate notes, assisting the clinician with placement of simple or complex restorations, dentures, root canal treatment and surgery. You will be taught how to carry out thorough decontamination of the surgery and all instruments used. You will learn basic reception skills and how to use a dental software package. You will be taught how to develop digital x rays The training you will be getting You will be working for a Level 3 Dental Nursing Qualification. You will work in practice in Lyndhurst, Hampshire, 3 days a week and 1 day a week at Eastleigh College, Hampshire What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship 2 Years training to become a qualified dental nurse.Continued professional development is a required part of working as a dental nurse and mainaining your registration with the General Dental Council.The opportunity to complete additional training in subjects such as radiography, impression taking, oral health education, implantology/orthodontic nursing etc.

Required Skills & Qualification

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Team working, Patience

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 5) EssentialGCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 5) EssentialGCSE or equivalent Science (Grade 5) Desired

Apprenticeship Standard

Dental nurse (integrated) Level 3 (A level)

Employer

DR S J FRENCH

2A EMPRESS ROAD LYNDHURST SO43 7AE

Provider

SOUTH HAMPSHIRE COLLEGE GROUP