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 practice and can include: 

Reception includes 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, which has been approved by the General Dental Council as meeting the requirements for entry to the professional register as a dental nurse Functional Skills in English and 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:
Dr Michael Frain Ltd and their team of dental professionals provide a welcoming, comfortable and relaxing environment for all your dental requirements and we are proud to be able to offer a full and comprehensive range of dental treatments to all our existing and future patients. Our professionally qualified Dentists believe in the philosophy of prevention and all our surgeries aim to give patients a smile to be proud of. As such our first concern is to make sure all our patients have healthy, pain free teeth and gums. To achieve this, regular check-ups are important so that we are able to monitor and care for your teeth and mouth, detect problems early and minimise the risk of problems arising in the future. In the past people have had to accept their appearance, today people live in a society of self-improvement and we offer a range of treatments that could improve your smile and confidence.

Working Hours :
Monday - Thursday, 8.15am - 4.45pm. Friday, 8.45am - 4.15pm.

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