Trainee dental nurse Review

by Tempdent – Dental Training Provider and Recruitment Agency

Rating

9.4/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

I am a trainee dental nurse. Part of my role includes providing chair side assistance for the dentist or clinician. I also work on reception and in the decontamination room.

10/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

I have learnt many skills such as better communication, efficient, I’m better at prioritising and working well with others.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I am finding my programme very beneficial however there is a lot of work and sometimes difficult and stressful to catch up if you get behind. However at the moment I am enjoying.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

I think it is well organised once you understand how to use the information platform (smart assessor).

9/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

I receive lots of support from my employer and have an appointed mentor who helps me if I need it.

9/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

I have lots of help from my training provider as I have a portfolio assessor who is very helpful and supports me very well by catching up on how I am doing regularly and then give me additional help if I am struggling.

10/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

I feel I have gained much more information which has therefore given me more confidence in practice.

10/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

My work does social outings together occasionally which is very nice to do.

9/10

9a. Would you recommend Tempdent – Dental Training Provider and Recruitment Agency to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

They are very helpful and informative which then helps in my job role.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Tempdent – Dental Training Provider and Recruitment Agency?

Don’t be afraid to ask if you don’t understand something or fall behind. Also try to make sure to stay ahead with your coursework as it is very helpful when you have other assignments assigned.