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 Dentists at Dore Dental Care are committed to continual post graduate development and progression. We see all types of patients from children to the elderly, from anxious patients to ex-dental professionals, from simple NHS check-ups to complex private smile makeovers. We pride ourselves in treating all of our patients with the highest standards of care and have the ability to treat the vast majority of cases in-house to ensure continuity and familiarity with our patients. Our experience team have special interests in: General and Restorative Dentistry Orthodontic / Invisalign Clear Brace Treatment Root Canal Treatment (Endodontics) Cosmetic Dental Treatment, including Veneers, Whitening and Composite Bonding Stress-Free Dentistry At Dore Dental Care, we want to take the stress out of visiting the dentist. We want your visit to be a pleasure and something you look forward to. We focus on preventative care and oral hygiene. Our aim is to get your oral health into the best condition. We enable our experienced team to do this by providing them with the latest dental equipment and technology. When having treatment at Dore Dental Care, our aim is to make it as comfortable and efficient as possible. Our extremely competitive fee’s make it easy for you to choose which option best suits you and to enable you to afford the best possible care.

Working Hours :
Monday 8:45am-7pm, Tuesday to Friday 8:45am-5pm

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