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:
Changing smiles, changing lives. From the moment you step into our warm and welcoming clinic, you’ll know we do things differently here at Kissdental. When we first opened our doors in 2005, we designed Kissdental to be the best dental experience you’ll ever have. Since then, our friendly team has used some of the most advanced technology available to keep thousands of faces smiling from our three modern, homely clinics across the city. We’ve won many awards along the way, treated a who’s-who of celebs, models and influencers, and featured on TV more times than Coronation Street’s cat. But the real reward will always be knowing the difference we can make to your confidence with amazing smile makeovers and life-changing cosmetic dentistry.

Working Hours :
8.30-5.30 Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 8.30-6 Tuesday, 7.30-3 Friday

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