Apprentice Dental Nurse - Redditch

THEGAN LTD; Redditch; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

THEGAN LTD in the United Kingdom is offering a 12-month dental nurse apprenticeship funded by the government. You will train with City & Guilds Level 3 Extended Diploma while working in the practice, assisting dentists and delivering patient care.

The role involves chair-side support, sterilising equipment, recording patient notes, reception duties and contributing to a positive patient experience. Working Monday to Friday, some evenings or weekends may be required depending on rota.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade 4 or above are preferred.
• Strong communication and organisation skills are essential.
• Ability to work as part of a team to support dentists and patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide chair-side support to the dental surgery.
• Sterilise and prepare equipment for dentists.
• Record and manage patient records and notes.
• Support patients’ wellbeing and experience during visits.
• Clean dental areas and manage stock of supplies.
• Assist senior team to deliver high-quality patient care.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Customer care

Problem solving

Administrative

Teamwork

Non-judgemental

Patience

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:

• 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