Dental Nurse Apprenticeship

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 and greeting patients Taking payments Booking appointments and follow-ups Sterilising and preparing equipment for dentists Recording and dealing with patient records Supporting patients' well-being and dental experience Cleaning dental areas including chairs

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:
We are a dental practice based in Preston providing optimum quality dental care for our patients. As an established dental practice, we are proud to have developed a reputation in our local community over the years for friendly, caring and high-quality dental care that our patients can rely on and trust. Passionate about what we do, we aim to ensure that the children, teenagers and adults that we see, each have the opportunity to benefit from healthy gums, good teeth and a confident smile.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday - shifts to be confirmed at interview but will be around practise opening hours of 8:30am-16:30pm.

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