Dental Nurse Apprenticeship

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, including 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’ wellbeing 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.

For more information on Dental Careers : Please visit :https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/

Employer Description:
Located in the market town of Wetherby in West Yorkshire, The Dental Hub provides both NHS treatment and a full range of private dental care. It’s our philosophy to treat all of our patients as we’d wish to be treated ourselves. Whether you want a check-up or a smile makeover, we provide a first-class service. Our highly trained dentists will always listen so that we fully understand your needs and carefully tailor your treatment to allow you to smile with confidence. Our experienced team provide a full range of treatments including teeth whitening, aesthetic orthodontics (we provide fixed braces, clear aligners and Invisalign), composite bonding, veneers, dental implants and facial aesthetics. For those nervous about dental treatment, we can offer dental sedation to help you feel completely relaxed throughout treatment. We also have an on-site dental laboratory and Clinical Dental Technician who can take care of your custom-made dentures. We take great pride in our work and constantly strive to improve our services to provide excellent care.

Working Hours :
Week One – Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 8.20am-5.50pm, Saturday 8.20am- 4.20pm, Week Two- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 8.20am-5.20pm, Thursday 8.20am-7.20pm,

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