Dental Nurse Apprentice

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 and greeting patients 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

Training:
Dental Nurse (integrated) Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard

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:
We would like to offer a warm welcome to Andrew House Dental Practice in Tonbridge. We have a dedicated and professional team who look forward to providing you with the same care and attention we would give to our friends and family.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 8.15am - 5.30pm, with 1 late night a week and the occasional Saturday, 9.00am - 1.00pm

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Patience