Apprentice Dental Nurse

The Dental Design Studio; Beccles; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local dental practice in Beccles is looking for a Dental Nursing Apprentice to provide support in patient care and dental procedures. The ideal candidate will complete a Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3 through a Level 3 advanced apprenticeship. Working hours are Monday to Friday, from 8.30am to 5.30pm.

Qualifications

• Level 3 advanced apprenticeship accredited by City & Guilds.
• Functional Skills English & maths Level 2 qualifications unless already exempt.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3

Functional Skills English & maths Level 2

Job description

The Dental Design Studio opened in 2005 as a centre of dental excellence, dedicated to providing exceptional care to patients and their families. From our very first practice, weve focused on delivering high-quality dental treatments in a gentle, efficient, and professional manner.

Career Pathways

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.

Information

For more information on Dental Careers: https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/

Key Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

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.

Working Hours

Monday to Friday 8.30am-5.30pm