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:
The moment you enter our practice you will immediately notice the atmosphere is friendly and welcoming. Our practice is designed to make you feel comfortable and relaxed and we are proud to welcome you inside. We are not part of a big corporation and that is our strength and what sets us apart from many other dental practices. Being a small independent practice we take a personal approach when we meet you and this enables us to offer you the highest quality individual dental care that suits your needs. We know each person who comes to us is different and we design our services to fit the needs of each patient, being it pain relief, fixing a broken tooth, routine dental care, treating bleeding gums or a full smile makeover. With a special interest in restorative dentistry and treating nervous patients our team of professionals provide the very best in modern dentistry. Your oral health and well-being is our priority, we will listen to your concerns and together we will make a realistic plan so you can reach the goals you have for your smile. Being located in the vibrant and busy floating harbour area in Bristol we are pleased to offer lunch and after hour’s appointments to meet the needs of our diverse group of busy patients. Our aim is to help you achieve the healthy smile you have always wanted regardless if it is a short or a long journey and hopefully you will be pleased with our services and recommend us to your friends and family.

Working Hours :
Monday - Thursday, 9.00am - 5.00pm. Friday, 9.00am - 2.00pm.

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