Dental Nurse Apprenticeship

Provide efficient and reliable chair-side support to Practice Clinicians.

The role will also require working in other areas of the practice such as:

Reception Dealing with patient queries Answering the phone Taking payments Booking appointments

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. You will also complete Functional Skills unless 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.

Health careers:

https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/

Employer Description:
The practice has 3 surgeries with 4 dentists, 2 hygienists, 3 dental care professionals and 2 receptionists, and we are very proud of our team.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 8.30am- 5.30pm

Skills:
Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience