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:
Stokesley Dental Practice was opened by Dorothy Bateman in 1951 & has been providing high quality family dental care in a well-equipped & friendly environment for over 70 years. Located in bustling Stokesley High Street (opposite the petrol garage), there is easy access with nearby, free town-centre parking and bus routes. Our four-surgery practice has two ground floor and two first floor treatment areas, each with associated waiting area and sterilisation facility, compliant with HTM01-05 & CQC regulations. Patients can request to be seen in a downstairs surgery as necessary.

Working Hours :
Monday- Friday 37 hours to be discussed at interview

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