Apprentice Dental Nurse
Provide efficient and reliable chair-side support to Practice Clinicians
Reception Work
Dealing with patient queries
Answering the phone
Taking payments
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:
Bupa Dental Care are a leading provider of NHS & Private dental care across the UK & Ireland, proudly caring for over 3 million patients in over 400 practices, providing everything from regular check-ups to specialist & cosmetic treatments.
Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, between 8.00am and 5.00pm. One Saturday every 6 weeks will be required.
Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Team working,Non judgemental,Patience