Apprentice Dental Nurse

Damira Dental Studios; Andover; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Damira Dental Studios is seeking a dedicated dental nurse to provide crucial support in a busy practice environment. This role includes responsibilities like managing patient queries, preparing treatment areas, and ensuring patient wellbeing. Successful candidates will complete an accredited Level 3 apprenticeship and gain entry into the profession as a qualified dental nurse.

Qualifications

• Prerequisite Level 3 apprenticeship needed.
• Functional Skills in English and maths Level 2 required unless exempted.
• Prior experience in dental care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide chair-side support to Practice Clinicians.
• Handle patient queries and manage records.
• Sterilize and prepare equipment for dentists.

Skills

Patient support

Reception duties

Sterilising equipment

Managing records

Handling patient queries

Cleaning dental areas

Education

Level 3 advanced apprenticeship in Dental Nursing

Functional Skills in English and maths Level 2

Job description

Established in 2003, Damira Dental Studios has grown from one small practice in Oxford to become a leading provider of high quality dental care across the UK. We offer a comprehensive range of treatments both through the NHS & privately. We have 33 dental practices across the UK within Berkshire, Bournemouth, Greater London, Hampshire, Hertfordshire, Isle-Of-Wight, Staffordshire, Suffolk, Surrey and Oxfordshire.

Career Progression Opportunities:

• With experience, you may advance to roles such as team manager, team leader, or dental practice manager.
• With further training, you could become a dental therapist, assisting dentists with routine dentistry work.
• You could also become a dental hygienist, helping patients maintain their oral health.
• Training as an orthodontic therapist is another pathway, supporting dentists in improving teeth alignment and appearance.

Health Careers

https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/

Provide efficient and reliable chair-side support to Practice Clinicians. The daily duties of a dental nurse can include:

• Reception duties, including answering phones and greeting patients.
• Handling patient queries.
• Taking payments and booking appointments.
• Sterilising and preparing equipment for dentists.
• Recording patient information and managing records.
• Supporting patient wellbeing and enhancing their dental experience.
• Cleaning dental areas, including chairs.
• Managing stock of equipment and supplies.

Additional duties may include supporting dentists and senior staff to ensure effective patient care.

The role requires a Level 3 advanced apprenticeship accredited by City & Guilds, delivered nationwide through blended interactive e-learning accessible from anywhere in the UK. Upon completion, the apprentice will receive a Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3, approved by the General Dental Council for entry to the professional register as a dental nurse. Functional Skills in English and maths Level 2 are required unless already exempted.

Working hours are within the practice's opening hours: Monday - Tuesday, 08:45 - 17:30 / 19:45, and Wednesday - Friday, 08:45 - 17:30.