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:

Finney Lane Dental Care: NHS and private dentistry in the heart of Heald Green village

We pride ourselves on our warm, friendly welcome and the excellent standard of care and treatment from our highly experienced dental team.

We provide a full range of NHS treatments and in addition, offer private options. All of our clinical team are GDC registered and the practice is committed to meeting the high standards expected by the CQC.

Located in the heart of Heald Green and close to Manchester Airport, we are within walking distance of Heald Green mainline station and are well connected to the road network. There is a small car park at the front of the practice and as the surgeries are on the ground floor, we have good disabled access. There is, however, a small step at the top of the ramp at the entrance to the building and please note, we do not have a toilet on ground floor level.

We are committed to offering you patient-centered dental care of the highest quality.

Working Hours :
Monday to Thursday, 8.45am to 5.00pm, with 1 hour lunch unpaid. Fridays, 7.45am to 2.00pm.

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