Dental Nurse Apprenticeship

Provide efficient and reliable chair-side support to Practice Clinicians. 

The day-to-day duties of a dental nurse can span across all areas of the practice and can include:

Reception, including answering the phone and greeting patients  Dealing with patient queries  Taking payments  Booking appointments and follow-ups  Sterilising and preparing equipment for dentists  Recording and dealing with patient records  Supporting patients' wellbeing and dental experience  Cleaning dental areas, including chairs  Managing stock of equipment and supplies   Any other duties to support the dentists and senior team to provide effective patient care

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 If required, the apprentice will have completed Functional Skills in English and maths prior to the End-Point Assessment

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 Dunedin Clinic, a cosmetic dental practice based in Exeter. We offer the very latest in dental health solutions and cosmetic treatments including implants, porcelain veneers, teeth whitening and Invisalign Go! We believe in creating and maintaining a natural looking smile, whilst promoting good oral and dental health and practice. From consultation to completion, you’ll find that our friendly and informed approach makes for an enjoyable and rewarding dental health experience. Our passion for patient care and clinical expertise will give you the confidence that you are in the safest of hands. Our Mission Our goal is to provide high quality treatments that are tailored to individual needs in a warm and caring at the same time professional manner by using the most recent advanced techniques and materials that are available in “field of dentistry today. We have followed our responsibilities to the needs of people with a disability and the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 and installed a hearing induction loop to assist patients and visitors who uses a hearing aid. We also have a disabled ramp at our practice Off road parking available

Working Hours :
Monday-Friday 8.45-6pm.

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