Apprentice Dental Nurse - London
DOCTOR MARK BECKER · London, NW4 3FH
Dental nurse (level 3)
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 and preparing equipment, reception duties and supporting patient experience.
The 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 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' well-being 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
- Dental Nurse (GDC 2023) Level 3 (A level) Apprenticeship Standard
- The training will take place at the dental surgery
- Functional Skills if required
- Off-the-job training is on average 7 hours per week
Training provider: HARRIET ELLIS TRAINING SOLUTIONS LIMITED
What you come out with
- 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/
What they are looking for
- 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
Things to consider
- Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
- To get a Hepatitis B vaccine
The employer
A healthcare provider that offers general dental services, from routine check-ups to more complex procedures like fillings and restorations
Workplace
- Unit Z3, Brent Cross Shopping Centre, Prince Charles Drive, London, NW4 3FH