Apprentice Dental Nurse
Provide efficient and reliable chair-side support to Practice Clinicians.
The role will also require working in other areas of the practice, such as:
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 schedule has yet to be agreed. Details will be made available at a later date.
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:
Backwell Dental Care is an established practice where patients can enjoy the very best service from the comfort of a stylish, contemporary surgery offering the most up to date technology and facilities. Dr Patrick Kennedy and his team are committed to being an approachable and friendly practice whilst at the same time providing the highest standards of dentistry. All of our treatment rooms are modern and equipped to the state of the art. Dental chairs have flat screen televisions above them and patients are welcome to bring their own choice of DVD to help them relax during their appointment, alternatively watch one of our selection. We always have enough time for each procedure to allow us to take a break, should you require, during any procedures. If you look great when you smile, you’ll want to smile more often and the team at Backwell Dental Care have a passion for creating beautiful smiles in a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere. The team are proud to offer patients some of the finest cosmetic dental services. We have plenty of parking available at the practice. Including accessible parking.
Working Hours :
Monday - 8.15am-6pm. Tuesday & Wednesday - 8.15am-8pm. Thursday - Day Off. Friday - 7.15am-4.30pm.
Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience