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 careTraining:
A dental nursing apprenticeship is a structured training program that combines practical experience with classroom learning. It typically includes:
Qualifications: Participants work towards a Level 3 Dental Nurse Apprenticeship Standard and may need to achieve Functional Skills in English and maths Training: Involves on-the-job training at a dental practice, alongside online study and weekly teaching sessions Delivered nationwide through blended interactive E-Learning, enabling learners to access the course from anywhere in the UK Assessment: Includes an End Point Assessment (EPA) to evaluate competency Career Path: Prepares apprentices for professional registration with the General Dental Council (GDC) as qualified dental nursesOverall, it provides a comprehensive pathway to a rewarding career in dental healthcare.
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 Merrifield Dental Practice we like to take the time to get to know you personally and find out what you would really like in terms of dental care. We will welcome you to a friendly and comfortable environment and care for you throughout your visit. We will listen first and then plan your care with you. We will treat you with the highest standard of professional care. We value each patient as an individual and are proud of the care we are able to provide. Our aim is to deliver high quality dental care in an atmosphere that is friendly, supportive and relaxed. We believe that the greatest gift that we can give you is confidence; confidence in your dental health, confidence in your smile, and confidence in our professional team to give you the very best of individual care.
Working Hours :
Monday 8.45am - 5.15pm Tuesday 8.45am - 5.15pm Wednesday 8.45am - 5.15pm Thursday 8.45am - 5.15pm Friday 8.45am - 2.15pm
Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience