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 completion, candidates will receive City & Guilds Level 3 Extended Diploma in Dental Nursing
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 appearance 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 :
Hours each day are shown below, times to be confirmed. Monday 9am - 5pm, Tuesday 9am - 5pm, Wednesday 8am - 5pm, Thursday 10am - 5pm, Friday 8am - 5pm.
Skills:
Communication skills,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience