Dental Nurse Apprentice

·       Provide efficient and reliable chair-side support to Practice Clinicians.

·       The role will also require working in other areas of the practice such as:

·       Reception

·       Dealing with patient queries

·       Answering the phone and greeting patients

·       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

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:
Dental clinic with high-quality services for you. We’re a family dental practice based in Battle. We welcome Denplan and Independent patients. We provide a first class, friendly and caring dental service within a clean and comfortable clinical environment.

Working Hours :
Monday 08:30 - 18:00 Tuesday 08:30 - 18:00 Wednesday 08:30 - 18:00 Thursday 08:30 - 18:00 Friday 08:30 - 16:00

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Team working,Initiative