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 and 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

Health careers:

https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/

Employer Description:
Bupa Dental Care are a leading provider of NHS & Private dental care across the UK & Ireland, proudly caring for over 3 million patients in over 400 practices, providing everything from regular check-ups to specialist & cosmetic treatments.

Working Hours :
Monday 8.30am - 5.30pm, Tuesday 11am - 8pm, Wednesday 11.30am - 8.30pm, Friday 8.30am - 5.30pm.

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