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 practise 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.
Health careers:
https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/
Employer Description:
Enhance Dental is a dental practice in Garforth, Leeds. Husband and wife, Mark Hanson and Shirley Hannar lead a team of clinicians who offer a range of dental treatments all under one roof. Many of our patients come to us through recommendations from friends and family, and we are proud of our hard-earned reputation for excellent dental care and customer service.
Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 9am-5pm.
Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience