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 If required, the apprentice will have completed Functional Skills in English and maths prior to the End-Point Assessment

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:
About Caversham Heights Dental Practice Here at Caversham Heights Dental Practice we aim to provide you with a welcoming and professional service from start to finish. We aim to achieve a very high standard of dentistry and are committed to our patients. We attend regular postgraduate courses to stay in touch with the latest developments in today’s dentistry. Above all, we wish to provide a caring, professional service for the whole community. We have disabled access and parking at the front of the practice. Members of our team are always on hand to help out. The practice is open Monday to Saturday, is close to a frequent bus service and has a free car park onsite.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday 9-5pm

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