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

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 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

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 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/

Skills Required

Communication skills
Customer care skills
Administrative skills
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental

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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