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:
Our practice is designed to provide high quality Private Dentistry whilst maintaining exceptional value for money. Our team will help and assist you every step of the way, whatever your dental goals. The ethos of our dentistry is focused around listening and fully understanding your needs before discussing a comprehensive range of options. Our multi-disciplinary practice offers an extensive and comprehensive treatment menu. We aim to provide everything from high quality general dentistry, to complex dental transformations within our extensive practice. We strive to provide a relaxed and courteous atmosphere at our practice, making a trip to the dentist a pleasure not a chore. If you would like to improve, enhance, or protect your smile please do not hesitate to contact us today.

Working Hours :
Monday - Saturday with weekday off, from 9am - 6pm

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