Apprentice Dental Nurse

The Dental Design Studio; North Walsham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A dental clinic in North Walsham is seeking a chair-side support professional to provide excellent patient care and assist dentists. The role requires a level 3 diploma in Dental Nursing and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include patient management, appointment scheduling, and equipment sterilization. This position operates Monday to Friday from 8:45 am to 5:00 pm.

Qualifications

• Level 3 advanced apprenticeship in Dental Nursing accredited by City & Guilds.
• Must have functional skills in English & maths at level 2 unless exempt.

Responsibilities

• Provide chair-side support to clinicians.
• Receive patients and manage their queries.
• Book appointments and follow up with patients.
• Sterilize and prepare dental equipment.
• Record and handle patient records.
• Manage stock of dental supplies.

Education

Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3

Functional Skills English & maths level 2 qualifications

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, we've focused on delivering high-quality dental treatments in a gentle, efficient, and professional manner.

• 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/

Provide efficient and reliable chair-side support to Practice Clinicians.

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

Monday - Friday, 8.45am - 5.00pm.