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:

Assisting the dentist Sterilising equipment 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:
At Colosseum Dental we take great pride in supplying high quality general dental care, as well as specialist services, both under the NHS and privately. Colosseum Dental is proud to treat over 750,000 NHS patients at our network of 80 practices. We are predominantly situated across London and the southern counties, and our network is expanding.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, between 08:15 - 17:15.

Skills:
Communication skills,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative