Apprentice Dental Nurse

Provide efficient and reliable chair-side support to Practice Clinicians. The day-to-day duties of a dental nurse can span across all areas of the practice and can include:

Reception includes answering the phone and greeting patients Dealing with patient queries Taking payments Booking appointments and follow-ups Sterilising and preparing equipment for dentists Recording and dealing with patient records Supporting patients’ well-being and dental experience Cleaning dental areas, including chairs Managing stock of equipment and supplies Any other duties to support the dentists and senior team to provide effective patient care

Training:

A dental nursing apprenticeship is a structured training program that combines practical experience with classroom learning. It typically includes:

Qualifications: Participants work towards a Level 3 Dental Nurse Apprenticeship Standard and may need to achieve Functional Skills in English and maths Training: Involves on-the-job training at a dental practice, alongside online study and weekly teaching sessions Delivered nationwide through blended interactive E-Learning, enabling learners to access the course from anywhere in the UK Assessment: Includes an End Point Assessment (EPA) to evaluate competency Career Path: Prepares apprentices for professional registration with the General Dental Council (GDC) as qualified dental nurses

Overall, it provides a comprehensive pathway to a rewarding career in dental healthcare.

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:
Bupa Dental Care are a leading provider of NHS & Private dental care across the UK & Ireland, proudly caring for over 3 million patients in over 400 practices, providing everything from regular check-ups to specialist & cosmetic treatments.

Working Hours :
Mon 8.45 am-5.30 pm, Tuesday 8.45 am-7.30 pm, Wed 8.45 am-5.30 pm, Thurs 8.45 am-5.30 pm, Fri 8.45 am-5.30 pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Non judgemental,Patience