Dental Nurse Apprenticeship
PORTER BROOK DENTAL CENTRE
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About the Role
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.
Provide efficient and reliable chair-side support to Practice Clinicians.
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
You will be required to be immunised against Hepatitis B. You will also need to pass a DBS check. If your application has been successful, you will be contacted by email by the training provider Tempdent. Please ensure you check your Emails including your junk box.
- 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
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About the Training
- This qualification is a Level 3 advanced apprenticeship accredited by City & Guilds and is delivered nationwide through blended interactive E-Learning, enabling learners to access the course from anywhere in the UK
- Upon achievement, the apprentice will be awarded a Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3
- If required, the apprentice will have completed Functional Skills in English and maths prior to the End-Point Assessment
About the Employer
Located in the heart of Sheffield, with outstanding views of the iconic Cemetry Road Church, stands the newly relocated Porter Brook Dental with its brand new first-class dental care facilities. Established in 1952, Porter Brook Dental is a long-standing dental practice, proudly serving generations of patients from Sheffield and afar, providing exceptional family dentistry and a broad range of contemporary dentistry.
We are a quality-focused private dental practice.
We have built a fantastic team of like-minded individuals - high standards of care, attention to detail and reassuring support throughout your dental journey with us. Every member of our team is an integral part of our dental family, truly committed to providing your personalized and supportive dental care.
Our diligence and work ethos has seen patients returning back to us from further afield to have the continuity of our care, even after they have moved away from Sheffield. Our patient base continues to grow by word of mouth and this inspires us to aim for excellence at all times.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Training Provider
TEMP DENT DENTAL AGENCY LIMITED
Course/Training
Dental nurse (GDC 2023) (level 3)
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