Apprentice Dental Nurse

Provide efficient and reliable chair-side support to Practice Clinicians, assisting them in various duties and sterilising equipment for appointments.

The role will also require working in other areas of the practice such as:

Reception Dealing with patient queries Answering the phone Taking payments and booking appointments

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 Functional Skills in English & maths level 2 qualifications unless already exempt

Training Outcome:
With experience, and by proving yourself as the right candidate, 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:
Our Practice is based in the picturesque little village of Walberton, West Sussex. All our services are designed with the comfort of our patients at the forefront of our minds. Our approach is always very personal, putting our patients' needs at the centre of the decision making process and ensuring they are involved and included throughout their treatment.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm, breaks tbc.

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