Apprentice Dental Nurse - Burnham

J K UBHI; Southminster; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 12,000; Full time

Job summary

J K UBHI offers a dental nurse apprenticeship (Level 3) over 12 months, funded by the government. You will assist dentists, sterilise equipment, and support patient care while gaining practical experience within the practice.

The role includes reception duties, handling patient queries, bookings, and maintaining records. Training provider Harriet Ellis Training Solutions Limited delivers the program and supports career progression into senior roles within dental teams.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade 4 or above.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Care about patient experience and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Provide chair-side support to dentists.
• Reception duties and answering patient queries.
• Sterilise and prepare equipment for procedures.
• Record and manage patient bookings and records.
• Support stock management and practice operations.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Customer care

Problem solving

Administrative

Teamwork

Patience

Non-judgemental

Patient care

Education

GCSE English 4+

GCSE Maths 4+

Job description

Introduction

The apprenticeship in dental nursing is a 12-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.

About the Employer

A healthcare provider that offers general dental services, from routine check-ups to more complex procedures like fillings and restorations

What You'll Do

Provide efficient and reliable chair-side support to the dental surgery.

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

Training Outcome

• 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/

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Team working
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Patient Care

Qualifications

• Desired - GCSE - English - 4
• Desired - GCSE - Maths - 4

Course Information

Course: Dental nurse (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Health and science

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday to Friday, shifts to be confirmed; some evening and weekend work may be required depending on the rota.

Expected Duration: 1 Year

Training Provider: HARRIET ELLIS TRAINING SOLUTIONS LIMITED