At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist dentists, manage patient records, and ensure a smooth dental experience.
- Company: A leading healthcare provider offering comprehensive dental services.
- Benefits: Gain a Level 3 diploma, hands-on experience, and potential career progression.
- Other info: Enjoy a supportive team environment with opportunities for further training and development.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in dental nursing while making a positive impact on patients' lives.
- Qualifications: GCSEs in English and Maths at grade 4 or above.
The predicted salary is between 14715 - 17985 £ per year.
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.
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.
- 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.
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.
Apprentice Dental Nurse - Maldon employer: THE ELMS DENTAL PRACTICE LTD
As a leading healthcare provider in Maldon, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment for our dental nursing apprentices. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through structured training opportunities and clear career progression paths, allowing you to advance into roles such as dental therapist or practice manager. Join us to be part of a team that values patient care and professional development, all while enjoying the vibrant community atmosphere of Maldon.
Contact Details:
THE ELMS DENTAL PRACTICE LTD Recruitment Team
