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, implant and dental management of sleep disordered breathing
What You’ll Do
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work:
- 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 patientsDealing 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
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship.
With experience, you may be able to move into jobs like team manager, team leader or dental practice managerWith further training, you could become a dental therapist, helping a dentist carry out the more routine dentistry workYou could also become a dental hygienist, helping people to look after their teeth and gumsYou might decide to train as an orthodontic therapist, helping dentists to improve the look and position of a patient’s teethFor more information on Dental Careers, please visit: https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Qualifications
- Essential – GCSE – English – 4
- Essential – 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
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