Apprentice Dental Nurse

Damira Dental Studios; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dental care provider in Portsmouth is seeking an apprentice Dental Nurse to support clinicians with chair-side duties and manage reception tasks. Candidates must achieve a Level 3 advanced apprenticeship and hold a Diploma in Dental Nursing approved by the General Dental Council. This role involves dealing with patient queries and ensuring cleanliness in the practice.

Qualifications

• Must achieve Level 3 advanced apprenticeship in Dental Nursing.
• Experience in reception duties is preferred.
• Must be able to handle patient queries effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient chair-side support to clinicians.
• Manage reception duties including patient interactions.
• Ensure cleanliness of dental areas and equipment.

Skills

Chair-side support

Customer service

Record keeping

Education

Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3

Functional Skills in English and Maths level 2

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient and reliable chair-side support to Practice Clinicians.
• Reception duties including answering the phone and greeting patients.
• Dealing with patient queries and 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.
• 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 which has been approved by the General Dental Council as meeting the requirements for entry to the professional register as a dental nurse.
• Functional Skills in English and maths level 2 qualifications unless already exempt.

Monday 08:30 - 18:00; Tuesday 08:30 - 18:00; Wednesday 08:30 - 18:00; Thursday 08:30 - 18:00; Friday 08:30 - 18:00.

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

Qualifications

• This qualification is a Level 3 advanced apprenticeship accredited by City & Guilds and delivered nationwide through blended interactive E-Learning.
• Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3 approved by the General Dental Council as meeting the requirements for entry to the professional register as a dental nurse.
• Functional Skills in English and maths level 2 qualifications unless exempt.