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 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.

For more information on Dental Careers : Please visit https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/

Employer Description:
A modern, state of the art dental practice located in the heart of the hugely popular and thriving area of Chapel Allerton – one of the leading dentists in Leeds. Our team enjoys vast experience across cosmetic and general dentistry, as well as facial aesthetics. We are committed to providing the very best possible dental care to all our patients at affordable prices. We open Saturday’s, weekend appointments are available and we offer same day emergency dental services for patients who need immediate attention. We are proud of the relationships we have with our patients and the care we give them. Smiles on Harrogate Road is a place where nerves are calmed, where we take the time to get to know you and your needs, and where your smile makes us smile When you visit Smiles on Harrogate Road you will notice how inviting, modern and elegant it is. This reflects our philosophy to be the leaders in providing the best dental treatments

Working Hours :
Monday – Friday 8.30 – 5.30pm, Tuesday will be the day of study.

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