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:

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 nurses

Overall, 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 Coronation Road Dental Surgery we have a specialised team of caring dental professionals who provide routine dentistry and specialist support services to General Dental Practitioners. You can expect a relaxed and unhurried approach to your dental care, from the simplest procedure to complete mouth reconstruction. “Prevention is better than cure” and our preventive philosophy helps you maintain a healthy, beautiful smile for life. We have different clinicians that work at Theale Dental Surgery that all provide professional and outstanding care and treatment.

Working Hours :
Monday-Friday 8.15am-6pm.

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