Apprentice Dental Nurse

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 practise 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:
At Millennium Dentistry, our aim is to deliver dental care that you and your family can rely upon always. We take pride in our family run practice and in the well-being of each and every one of our patients. We believe that your smile is one of your most valuable assets, which is why we are committed to helping you look after and make the most of it through a choice of affordable, high quality and professional general and cosmetic dental treatments in a friendly and relaxed environment. We also believe that dentistry should be as rewarding an experience as possible, which is why we continuously invest in expert training, the latest equipment and advanced materials within our practice.

Working Hours :
Monday - Thursday, 08:30 - 17:30 Friday, 08:30 - 14:30

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental