Dental Nurse Apprentice - Heyford Smiles Dental Clinic
Heyford Smiles Dental Clinic · Bicester
This role offers valuable hands-on experience in a professional dental environment while working towards the Level 3 Dental Nurse Apprenticeship Standard. You will develop the knowledge, skills, and behaviours required for a successful career in dental nursing, supported by experienced colleagues and industry-leading training.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing chairside support to the dentist during a range of dental procedures
- Ensuring the care, comfort, and wellbeing of patients at all times
- Preparing and maintaining a clean, safe, and organised clinical environment
- Sterilising and maintaining dental instruments in accordance with practice protocols
- Mixing and preparing dental materials as required
- Recording treatments and updating patient records using dental software
- Following strict cross-infection control and health and safety procedures
- Assisting with the development and processing of digital radiographs (x-rays)
- Monitoring and maintaining stock levels within the surgery
- Supporting reception duties, including answering calls and administrative tasks
- Working as part of a professional dental team to deliver excellent patient care
Skills required
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A friendly, caring, and professional manner
- Good attention to detail
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Willingness to learn and develop new skills
- Reliable, punctual, and well-organised
- Ability to follow instructions and procedures accurately
- Good standards of personal presentation and hygiene
- Basic IT skills and confidence using computer systems
- Commitment to providing excellent patient care
Qualifications required
- GCSE English (Grade 4/C) desirable
- GCSE Maths (Grade 4/C) desirable
Training you'll get
ASA Training Ltd offers flexible training delivery, allowing individuals to learn at times that suit their personal schedules.
All learners receive access to a range of online resources, including revision tools tailored to their specific qualification units, as well as practice exam questions to support exam preparation.
Key Features:
- Year-round enrolment
- Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3
- Functional Skills in English and maths (if required)
- 20% off-the-job training
- End-Point Assessment (EPA)
Future prospects
The essentials
Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.
Training provider
Delivers the training for this role and manages your application.
