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. 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:
St.Michaels Dental Care, your affordable private dentist in Maidstone. We offer you and your family high quality dental care for all your general and cosmetic needs. We make your smile our priority and your dental health our focus. Based near Maidstone town centre, we’ve been welcoming patients’ through our practice doors for over 50 years and we’re a leading provider of cosmetic dentistry services in the area.

Working Hours :
Monday to Thursday, 9.00am - 5.30pm. Friday, 9.00am - 2.00pm.

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