Apprentice Dental Nurse

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 Functional Skills English & 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:
Established in 2003, Damira Dental Studios has grown from one small practice in Oxford to become a leading provider of high quality dental care across the UK. We offer a comprehensive range of treatments both through the NHS & privately. We have 33 dental practices across the UK within Berkshire, Bournemouth, Greater London, Hampshire, Hertfordshire, Isle-Of-Wight, Staffordshire, Suffolk, Surrey and Oxfordshire.

Working Hours :
Monday, 8.00am- 5.00pm Tuesday, 8.00am- 5.00pm Wednesday, 9.00am- 5.00pm Thursday, 9.00am- 7.00pm Friday, 9.00am- 7.00pm Saturday, 8.00am- 5.00pm

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