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

Health careers:

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

Employer Description:
Since 1959, we have been looking after smiles in and around Sunbury-on-Thames. Our practice has grown to be the largest in the area with an incredible range of dental treatments spanning from specialist care to state-of-the-art cosmetic treatments. We have a long-established reputation for serving the local community in a warm, friendly and completely professional environment. Our primary focus is always your care. We focus on creating a relaxing environment so all our patients feel comfortable when arriving at our practice. We hope that we can combat any nerves you feel, talking through your worries and finding ways together to overcome them. We see many nervous patients return with newly found confidence, receiving the oral care they need to maintain their dental wellbeing.

Working Hours :
Monday- Friday 8am - 2pm or 2pm - 8pm Saturday 8am- 1pm

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