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

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