Apprentice Dental Nurse

Damira Dental; Ryde; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dental practice is offering an 18-month apprenticeship in dental nursing, leading to a Level 3 Diploma accredited by City & Guilds. Apprentices will assist dentists and support patient care, gaining vital skills in communication and organisation. This role promises career progression opportunities within the dental field.

Qualifications

• Must have GCSE in English and Maths at grade 4.
• Relevant qualifications and industry experience are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists, sterilise and prepare equipment.
• Reception duties including phone answering and greeting patients.
• Manage patient records and support patient wellbeing.
• Clean dental chairs and manage stock of supplies.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Administrative skills

Team working

Initiative

Non-judgemental attitude

Patience

Education

GCSE in English (grade 4)

GCSE in Maths (grade 4)

Job description

The apprenticeship in dental nursing is an 18-month government-funded course by City & Guilds, a Level 3 Extended Diploma. Alongside your learning, your job role within the practice will entail assisting dentists, sterilising & preparing equipment, reception duties, and supporting patient experience.

The day-to-day duties of a dental nurse can span across all areas of the practice and can include:

• 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

To apply, you will need a GCSE in English (grade 4) and Maths (grade 4). Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Desirable skills include:

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Administrative skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Non-judgemental
• Patience

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.

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, dental hygienist, or orthodontic therapist.