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 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:
We are now 15-practices-strong, and our clinics are spread across the UK. Our practices are well-equipped, and we invest in technology and infrastructure updates with a long-term perspective on business sustainability. With our experience in dentistry, we know what dentists need in order to do their best for their patients: to feel in-charge of their practice. This is why, at Genix, we strive to make our clinicians feel that their surgery at their Genix Practice is their ‘own clinic within our clinic’. Now that you are with us, we would like you to know that you and we share a common objective: personal growth through provision of exceptional patient care!

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 8:45am to 5:15pm

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