Dental Nurse Apprenticeship
Staveley Dental Care
Apprenticeship Level 3
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About the Role
The apprenticeship in dental nursing is an 18-month government-funded course by City & Guilds, a Level 3 Extended Diploma. Alongside your learning, your job role within the practice will entail assisting dentists, sterilising & preparing equipment, reception duties and supporting patient experience.
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
You will be required to be immunised against Hepatitis B. You will also need to pass a DBS check.
- 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/
About the 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
About the Employer
Our team are here to provide a high standard of care and service for patients. We offer a comprehensive range of NHS and private treatments. It is our practice policy to promote dental health at all times. We recommend to all our patients regular examinations to maintain good oral health. The NHS provides dental treatment to achieve dental health including fillings, periodontal care, extractions, dentures, veneers, crowns and some bridgework, providing there is a clinical need for the treatment. However, some forms of treatment are not available on the NHS. Cosmetic treatment can only be provided privately, outside the NHS, which our dentists will be happy to discuss with you.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Training Provider
TEMP DENT DENTAL AGENCY LIMITED
Course/Training
Dental nurse (GDC 2023) (level 3)
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