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:

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.ntice 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:
Bridge Dental is a Private Practice, which allows us to use the full spectrum of materials and techniques now available in modern dentistry. We will however care for the children of our adult patients, on a NHS basis, but to benefit them where applicable, private cosmetic treatments will be offered. We have been a family run practice since 1992. Our aims as always are to help improve all of our patients dental health in a friendly, comfortable environment.

Working Hours :
Monday 08:00 - 13:00 13:30 - 17:00 Tuesday 09:00 - 14:00 14:40 - 19:00 Wednesday 08:00 - 13:00 13:30 - 17:00 Thursday 08:00 - 13:00 13:30 - 17:00 Friday 08:00 - 13:00 13:30 - 16:00

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