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 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:
A dental nursing apprenticeship is a structured training program that combines practical experience with classroom learning. It typically includes:
• Qualifications: Participants work towards a Level 3 Dental Nurse Apprenticeship Standard and may need to achieve Functional Skills in English and maths
• Training: Involves on-the-job training at a dental practice, alongside online study and weekly teaching sessions
• Delivered nationwide through blended interactive E-Learning, enabling learners to access the course from anywhere in the UK
• Assessment: Includes an End Point Assessment (EPA) to evaluate competency
• Career Path: Prepares apprentices for professional registration with the General Dental Council (GDC) as qualified dental nurses
Overall, it provides a comprehensive pathway to a rewarding career in dental healthcare
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:
Dental treatments in a safe, calming environment Our mission is to provide Leeds’ best dental care in a welcoming and relaxed setting. With over a 70 year history, our experienced and highly qualified team will look after you to a very high standard. Whether you need a check-up, some remedial treatment, or a painful emergency sorted out, we use the latest technology to ensure healthy and happy smiles for our patients. We accept most forms of insurance and to maximise the health of your teeth whilst minimising the cost, and are fully registered the the Care Quality Commision. Here at Nursery Lane Dental, we deeply understand our role in creating a comfortable and compassionate experience for our patients. Our team contains experts in multiple disciplines of dentistry, meaning that we can offer a wide range of care all under one roof without the need for referral elsewhere.
Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 8:30AM-5:30PM 2 day a week you would be working 2-8pm.
Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience