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 further training you may wish to consider becoming a dental hygienist or therapist. A Dental Therapist assists helping a dentist carry out the more routine dentistry work.A dental hygienist, helps people to maintain their gum health and promotes healthy teeth and gums, working parallel to the dentist either roles are supportive for each other and the patients wellbeing.

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:
At Westwood Dental, looking after the dental health of our patients is our first priority. We are passionate about offering the highest quality dental care in a friendly and relaxed environment. Based in Langley, Berkshire, Westwood Dental has been serving the areas of Langley, Slough and surrounding towns for more than 60 years. Our long-serving team of dental professionals use early prevention and the latest dentistry techniques to optimise your oral health. Westwood Dental is a family-friendly dentist and all our patients are assured a warm welcome on every visit.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm. Also working Alternate Saturday (non-negotiable) - 2x Saturdays a month 9:00am - 2.00pm.

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