Introduction
The apprenticeship in dental nursing is an 18-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
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.
What You'll Do
- Provide efficient and reliable chair‑side support to Practice Clinicians.
- Reception duties 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.
Health careers
https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/Skills Required
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
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: Working Hours will be within the Practice Opening Hours - Monday - Sunday, 08:00 - 20:00.
Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months.
Training Provider: TEMP DENT DENTAL AGENCY LIMITED.
Apprentice Dental Nurse in Basingstoke employer: DAMIRA DENTAL STUDIOS LIMITED
Damira Dental Studios is an excellent employer for aspiring dental professionals, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises patient care and employee development. With comprehensive training and clear progression pathways in dentistry, you will gain invaluable skills while working in a friendly environment that values teamwork and patient-centred service. Located in a vibrant community, this role provides unique opportunities to grow within the dental field while making a meaningful impact on patients' lives.
Contact Details:
DAMIRA DENTAL STUDIOS LIMITED Recruitment Team
