Apprenticeship Dental Nurse
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:
Bath Dental Clinic is Bath's specialist-led dental practice founded by Paul HR Wilson FDS(RestDent). Our areas of expertise include general & specialist dentistry, dental implants, root canal treatment, periodontal treatments, cosmetic dentistry, dentures, crowns, bridges, oro-facial pain, TMD, occlusal problems. We are also happy to give second opinions on treatment required and we offer care under inhalational or intravenous conscious sedation for nervous or phobic individuals.
Working Hours :
Monday, 08:30- 17:30 Tuesday: 08:30- 18:00, Thursday: 08:30- 17:30 Friday: 08:30- 18:00,
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