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 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

For more information on Dental Careers:

Please visit :https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/

Employer Description:

Coulthard Sullivan Dental Practice are proud to be a family run, private dental practice based in the heart of Wilmslow. The practice is celebrating offering care for 40 years in 2024!

Our ethos is to treat our patients how we would want our family to be treated. That is why, when Professor Paul Coulthard first worked at the practice with Dr John Sullivan, 30 years ago, he decided to register his young family as patients. Paul Coulthard is now Professor in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dean at Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, and a Specialist in Oral Surgery at Harley Street. 

Dr Francesca Coulthard has since followed in her father and John’s footsteps. Dr Francesca graduated from Manchester Dental School in 2018 and has continued her training and education becoming a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons and undertaking a Diploma in Aesthetic and Restorative dentistry. Francesca and Paul were delighted when the opportunity arose, to take on ownership of the practice to ensure continuity of great care, as provided by John over 30 years.  

Coulthard Sullivan is proud to offer excellent oral care to the people of Cheshire and South Manchester. 

Working Hours :
Mon. 8.45am to 7.00pm (lunch 1.00-2.00pm) Tues. 8.45am to 5.00pm (lunch 1.00-2.00pm) Wed. 8.45am to 5.00pm (lunch 1.00-2.00pm) Frid. 8.45am to 5.00pm (lunch 1.00-2.00pm)

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