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:

Today the practice is a family run business, headed by principal dentist Dr Simon Welch, assisted by the highly experienced Dr Giles Harrison. The practice manager is Lindsey Welch, Simon’s wife.  In 2022, Simon and Lindsey celebrated 20 years at the practice, their continued commitment and vision for providing outstanding dental care to families across Cumbria is still at the heart of the practice values.

At Fitz Park Dental Practice we are dedicated to providing personal affordable, high quality, preventative and restorative dental treatment in a relaxed and friendly environment. We are a family run business, and we are dedicated to ensuring the dental health of families within the Lake District and beyond.

Our customers’ personal wellbeing and happiness is at the heart of everything we do at Fitz Park, and our team of carefully selected professionals will work with you to ensure the correct treatment is chosen.

We excel at providing our patients with the highest quality family dentistry and this is demonstrated by our Excel Accredited status with Denplan.  The accreditation is assessed and renewed every 18 months as part of our commitment to providing the best clinical care possible.

Working Hours :
Shifts will be confirmed at interview stage but will fall between the practice opening times: Monday 9 am- 7 pm Tuesday 9 am- 6 pm Wednesday 9 am- 5 pm Thursday 9 am- 5 pm Friday 9 am- 5 pm

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