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:
We are proud to be trusted by generations of our patients for over 30 years. We are a family oriented dental practice dedicated to helping our patients gain and maintain the very best quality of oral health. Often it is just simple advice on how to prevent a problem and sometimes we employ our full range of skills to restore a smile. Our hygienist provides the backbone of our practice and make sure that once your mouth is healthy it stays that way. We have been placing implants at this practice since 2006. Dr Bhavika Patel (BDS, MFDS RCS Ed MSc Dental Implantology) a highly qualified and experienced dentist who has a special interest in dental implants and oral surgery. As an implant dentist Dr Bhavika Patel provides a number of implant solutions to patients including replacing a single tooth, multiple teeth and denture stabilisation. We are proud to have two certified Invisalign providers in our practice, Dr Bhavika Patel and Dr Naomi Cartmell. We have an operating microscope for complex root canal treatments and our root canal dentists Dr Leigh Walker and Dr Kelly Gordon provide an extremely high quality of care when carrying out these treatments with the latest technology. We offer complex treatment plans including crowns, veneers and bridges with our dentist Dr Daniel Vitorino who is qualified with a Masters Degree in Cosmetic Restorative Dentistry.

Working Hours :
Monday- Thursday 8.45am- 5.15pm Friday 8.45am- 4.00pm

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