Dental Nurse Apprenticeship

Apprenticeship Preventx Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare training provider in the United Kingdom is offering a 12-month apprenticeship in dental nursing. The role involves assisting dentists, providing chair-side support, and managing reception duties. Ideal candidates should be 19+, pass a DBS check, and demonstrate strong customer care skills. This apprenticeship leads to further opportunities in dental management or specialised dental roles. Join a dedicated team focused on enhancing patient experience while gaining a Level 3 Extended Diploma.

Qualifications

• Must be aged 19 or above due to insurance restrictions.
• Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required.
• Experience may lead to roles such as team manager or dental practice manager.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists and provide efficient chair-side support.
• Manage reception duties and deal with patient queries.
• Sterilise and prepare equipment for dental procedures.

Skills

Customer care skills

Non judgmental

Education

Level 3 Extended Diploma in Dental Nursing

Job description

The apprenticeship in dental nursing is a 12-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 the dental surgery.

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 dentistsRecording and dealing with patient records
• Supporting patients' wellbeing and dental experience
• Managing stock of equipment and supplies
• Any other duties to support the dentists and senior team to provide effective patient care

You must be aged 19 or above for this position due to insurance restrictions.

• Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (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

• The training will take place at the dental surgery
• Functional Skills if required

About the Employer

A healthcare provider that offers general dental services, from routine check-ups to more complex procedures like fillings and restorations

Skills Required

• Customer care skills
• Non judgemental