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:

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.

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:
Community is at the heart of everything we do. The team at Lower Earley Family Dental grew up and are based in the area, and we strive to provide the highest quality service we can for our friends and neighbours and Reading as a whole. Whether it’s providing you with the smile you’ve always wanted, relieving you of any dental pain or sponsoring our local football and cricket teams, we can not and will not drop our high standards of care and inclusivity. At Lower Earley Family Dental, we provide a friendly, welcoming environment – we understand that traditionally, going to the dentist has been an unpleasant experience for many. We are here to change that. With our newly designed dental centre, equipped with high-tech facilities, our friendly staff at Lower Earley Family Dental will do their best to make your experience anxiety-free.

Working Hours :
Monday 08:00 - 18:00 Tuesday 08:00 - 18:00 Wednesday 08:00 - 18:00 Thursday 08:00 - 18:00 Friday 08:00 - 18:00 Saturday 09:00 - 13:00.

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