Apprentice 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. 

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:
Burridge Dental Practice is renowned for its caring and compassionate approach to treating its patients. established for over 30 years, we have a long-standing reputation for being kind, gentle and delivering pain-free dentistry. We have an award winning team, who pride themselves on using the latest dental equipment and techniques to deliver the very highest standard of dental care. ‘’If you’re looking for a friendly, caring practice with staff that go the extra mile, then look no further, visiting the dentist is now a pleasure’

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 7.45am - 5.30pm.

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