Apprentice Dental Nurse

Provide efficient and reliable chair-side support to Practice Clinicians. 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 English & 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:
At Orchard Green Dental Practice we emphasise prevention as well as personalised attention, and we offer complete dental services and all speciality areas, including general and cosmetic dentistry, orthodontics and oral surgery. New patients for Private treatment and our own Loyalty Club are all welcome. Learn more about our cosmetic dentistry treatments including teeth whitening, porcelain veneers, white fillings, dental implants and much more. We provide complete smile makeovers to improve your confidence, making you look and feel younger.

Working Hours :
30 hours per week between 8.45am - 5.00pm (Mon - Friday) Hours to be agreed on at Interview

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