Apprentice Dental Nurse

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 and 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. Functional Skills English and 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.

Health careers:

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

Employer Description:
At DentalKind, we pride ourselves in the fact that we will only provide honest, ethical and excellent dentistry tailored to your personal needs. Our goal is to treat patients in a minimally invasive manner to help you preserve your teeth and smile throughout life. We have a strong emphasis on dentally health as well as delivering a bespoke and beautiful smile. We continually invest and keep up to date with the latest techniques in dentistry and our team regularly attend courses to maintain our excellent standards.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday shifts TBC at interview, with the occasional Saturday. 30 hours minimum but can offer more.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative