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 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:

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.

For more information on Dental Careers : Please visit :https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/

Employer Description:
There is a reason why we are one of the most exciting, high growth dental businesses in the UK. We consider our group to be a family and each person who works within it is treated with care and respect. Our ethos is to provide affordable high-quality dental care for all. Through group purchasing power, we can offer the best technology that you will see in any local community dental practice. Our aspirations are high and in joining us, you join a family dedicated to a world-class patient journey from start to finish; always listening and always learning. Together Dental began as The Dental Care Group in Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk, and now have practices all over the UK. We are expanding all the time. If you would like to join our Together Dental family, we would love to hear from you.

Working Hours :
Monday 08:00 - 19:15 Wednesday - Friday 08:00 - 18:00 one Saturday per month.

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