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 practise 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:
This qualification is a Dental Nurse (integrated) Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard 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 and 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:
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 :
Week 1 - 38.5 hours Mon 8.15- 17.45 Tues 8.45 - 17.15 Wed 8.45 - 17.15 Thurs 8.45 - 17.15 Fri 8.45 - 17.15pm Week 2 39.5 hours Mon 8.15 - 17.45 Tues 8.45 - 17.15 Wed 8.45 - 17.15 Thurs 8.45 - 18.15 Fri 8.45 - 17.15

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