Apprentice Dental Nurse

Damira Dental Studios LTD; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A dental service provider in West Midlands is seeking a Dental Nurse Apprentice to provide chair-side support and assist with reception duties. Candidates must complete a Level 3 advanced apprenticeship in Dental Nursing. The role requires good communication skills and a commitment to patient care. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 17:30.

Qualifications

• Level 3 advanced apprenticeship in Dental Nursing is required.
• Functional Skills English & maths Level 2 unless exempt.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient and reliable chair-side support.
• Work in reception and handle patient queries.
• Answer phone calls and manage appointments.

Education

Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3

Functional Skills English & 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.

Career progression

• 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

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Role and responsibilities

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

The role will also require working in other areas of the practice such as:

• Reception
• Dealing with patient queries
• Answering the phone
• Taking payments
• Booking appointments

Training and 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 - Friday, 08.30 - 17.30.