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:
Our ethos is simple. We extend the same level of care to you as we would provide for our own family We take pride in getting to know you and recognise the need to feel at ease, to communicate and to understand. We take a proactive approach when it comes to your care and offer treatments suited to your individual needs. At Heyford Smiles we believe in minimal intervention which will keep your teeth healthier for longer. By encouraging regular examinations and hygiene appointments we aim to prevent problems meaning your teeth stay healthy for life. We also understand how important having a beautiful smile is and offer a range of cosmetic treatments such as teeth straightening, whitening & bonding

Working Hours :
Varied shift times within these opening hours. Monday: 09:45 to 19:45 Tuesday: 08:00 to 19:45 Wednesday: 08:00 to 16:00 Thursday: 08:00 to 17:45 Friday: 08:00 to 14:00 Saturday: 08:30 to 14:00

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