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 duties 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.

A level 3 qualification which has been approved by the General Dental Council as meeting the requirements for entry to the professional register as a dental nurse.

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:
Welcome to our dental practice in the heart of Bletchingley, Surrey. Our experienced and GDC-registered clinicians offer various services, including general dental treatments, facial aesthetics, dental hygiene, and therapy. Above all, we are dedicated to patient-focused care and strive to deliver the best dental care. Some general dental treatments include dental exams and hygiene, teeth whitening, dental fillings and RCTs, extractions, dentures, composite bonding, veneers, crown and bridges. In addition, we offer non-surgical facial aesthetics such as Anti-wrinkle and filler treatments, including anti-wrinkle procedures, dermal fillers, cheek & lip augmentation and much more.

Working Hours :
5 days out of 7 including some weekends, variable shift times (TBC).

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Presentation skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative