Dental Nurse Apprenticeship

Provide efficient and reliable chair-side support to Practice Clinicians.  
The role will also require working in other areas of the practice such as: 

Reception  Dealing with patient queries  Answering the phone  Taking payments and booking appointments

Training:

This qualification is a level 3 advanced apprenticeship accredited by City & Guilds and is delivered nationwide through blended interactive E-Learning, enabling learners to access the course from anywhere in the UK. Upon achievement the apprentice will be awarded a Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3. 

Functional Skills English & maths level 2 qualifications unless already exempt. 

Training Outcome:

With experience you may be able to move into jobs like team manager, team leader or dental practice manager. 

With further training you could become a dental therapist, helping a dentist carry out the more routine dentistry work. You could also become a dental hygienist, helping people to look after their teeth and gums. 

You might decide to train as an orthodontic therapist helping dentists to improve the look and position of a patient's teeth. 

Health careers: 
https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/ 
 

Employer Description:
At the Dental Centre in Norbury, we offer general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry (tooth whitening, veneers, white fillings etc), restorative dentistry (crown & bridge, implants etc), treatment of gum disease, oral surgery (wisdom tooth removal etc), Preventative dentistry and hygienist care.

Working Hours :
Between 9.00am - 5.30pm Monday - Saturday

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness