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. 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.

For more information on Dental Careers, please visit: https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/

Employer Description:
If you’re looking for a modern, fresh and trusting approach from dentistry, Smile at West Park will welcome you to a new kind of cosmetic and general dentistry. We offer everything from an aesthetically pleasing point such as Botox, filler and other procedures. We offer white fillings, Tooth whitening to General Dentistry. Patients deserve the best possible care, and our Practice can offer that. You’ll find our practice modern, clean and of course relaxing, but what sets us apart is our new approach to dentistry.

Working Hours :
These are not the confirmed shifts, they will be confirmed at interview stage: Monday, 8:30 am - 7.00pm. Tuesday, 8:30am - 7.00pm. Wednesday, 8:30am - 6.00pm. Thursday, 8:30am - 6.00pm. Friday, 8:30am - 7.00pm. Saturday, 8:30am - 7.00pm.

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