Apprentice Dental Nurse

Damira Dental Studios; Oxford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in dental care is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team. This role involves providing essential chair-side support to clinicians while also managing reception tasks like handling patient queries and booking appointments. The position offers a structured apprenticeship program leading to a Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing, ensuring you gain valuable qualifications while working. With varied shift patterns and the opportunity to work in a supportive environment, this is a fantastic chance to kickstart your career in dental nursing. Join a forward-thinking organization that values professional development and high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in Dental Nursing is required.
• Functional Skills in English and Maths at Level 2 unless exempt.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient chair-side support to clinicians.
• Handle patient queries and manage reception duties.
• Book appointments and process payments.

Skills

Chair-side support

Patient communication

Reception duties

Payment processing

Appointment scheduling

Education

Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in Dental Nursing

Functional Skills English Level 2

Functional Skills 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.

Provide efficient and reliable chair-side support to Practice Clinicians. The role will also require working in other areas of the practice such as:

1. Reception
2. Dealing with patient queries
3. Answering the phone
4. Taking payments
5. Booking appointments

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.

5 days out of 7, including some weekends with a day off in lieu, varied shift patterns. Exact shifts TBC.