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 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 If required, the apprentice will have completed Functional Skills in English and maths prior to the End-Point Assessment

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:
A welcoming dental practice providing both NHS and private care, committed to nurturing new talent in the dental sector.

Working Hours :
Monday - Thursday between 9am-6pm. Every other Tuesday late night until 8pm (claim 2 hours back during week). Friday 8am-3pm. 1 Saturday every 2 months 9am-1pm.

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