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 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.

Employer Description:
The practice have been providing the latest preventative, restorative and aesthetic dental procedures for over 20 years. Our team of highly experienced, fully qualified dentists, hygienists and support staff are able to provide patients with a wide range of treatments and preventive care of a high standard, in a caring and relaxed environment in the very centre of Orpington. Our aim is to provide treatments in a calm and comfortable atmosphere, and our highly trained team is dedicated to making every visit as pleasant as possible with an emphasis on the prevention of dental problems. With many new patients coming to us through recommendations and referrals from family, friends and colleagues, our outstanding reputation has been the foundation of our success. We encourage families to visit us regularly. Adults benefit from the provision of dental care utilising modern investigations, materials and high quality laboratory work. Children are taught to brush and care for their teeth, with specific procedures such as fissure sealing and fluoride coatings complementing our preventive regime. We would like to reassure nervous patients that our aim is to always provide you with pain free, durable and high-quality dental treatment

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, every other Saturday, working hours TBC

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness