Apprentice Dental Nurse

Introduction

Alma terrace Dental practice is a small family run surgery dental practice aiming at providing great NHS care while helping develop young staff who want a career in dental nursing or further a field like dental hygiene / therapy.

About the Employer

Alma Terrace Dental Practice is a local dental clinic located at 3 Alma Terrace, Silloth, Wigton, CA7 4DS. It operates in a converted mid-terrace house, offering both NHS and private dental treatments for adults and children in Cumbria.

What You'll Do

• As a Trainee Dental Nurse / Receptionist, you will be integral to providing high-quality patient care in a dental setting
• Reporting to the lead dentist, your role will involve assisting with patient interactions, managing appointments, and ensuring smooth operations within the practice
• Your core skills in patient care will be complemented by your relevant abilities in communication, IT, and organisational skills, enabling you to effectively support both patients and dental staff
• This position offers a valuable opportunity to develop your nursing skills while contributing to a positive patient experience in a professional environment

Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality patient care by assisting with dental procedures and ensuring patient comfort
• Manage reception duties, including scheduling appointments and handling patient enquiries
• Maintain accurate patient records and manage sensitive information with confidentiality
• Utilise IT systems for efficient communication and organisation of patient data
• Collaborate with dental professionals to ensure smooth clinic operations and effective teamwork

As a Apprentice Dental Nurse you will achieve a Level 3 qualification following an 18-24 month training programme. Before taking your end-point assessment, you must achieve level 2 English and Maths (equivalent to GCSEs at grades A* to C) if you have not already achieved them and can provide evidence confirming this.

Training Outcome

The successful candidate will work towards achieving a Level 3 qualification in dental nursing whilst gaining valuable experience in a dental practice.

Upon completion of the Level 3 qualification, you will be an experienced and qualified dental nurse, and as such, you can continue building up skills that will always be in-demand. You could progress to acquire specialist qualifications in areas such as sedation, dental radiography, and oral health education.

You may take on more responsibilities as a trainer for other dental nurses or move into a management role within your dental practice. You might decide to apply for a course to qualify as a dental hygienist or therapist.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Administrative skills
• Team working
• Initiative

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English - Grade 4/C or above
• Essential - GCSE - Maths - Grade 4/C or above

Course Information

Course: Dental nurse (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Health and science

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: This is a part time job initially which could potentially turn into full time, the hours for this job are: Monday: 2.00pm - 7.00pm, Tuesday: 9.00am - 3.00pm, Wednesday: 10.00am - 4.00pm with 1 hour lunch between 1.00pm - 2.00pm.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 9 Months

Training Provider: TRAINING 2000 LIMITED