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 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 which has been approved by the General Dental Council as meeting the requirements for entry to the professional register as a dental nurse Functional Skills in 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:
Established in 2003, Damira Dental Studios has grown from one small practice in Oxford to become a leading provider of high quality dental care across the UK. We offer a comprehensive range of treatments both through the NHS & privately. We have 33 dental practices across the UK within Berkshire, Bournemouth, Greater London, Hampshire, Hertfordshire, Isle-Of-Wight, Staffordshire, Suffolk, Surrey and Oxfordshire.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday with occasional Saturday shift, shifts vary from 8.00am to 8.00pm Monday to Thursday and 8.00am to 6.00pm on Friday with the occasional Saturday opening of 9.00am to 5.00pm. Shifts will be different each week.

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