Apprentice Dental Nurse SOUTHERN DENTAL LIMITED

Location

Newbury, Berkshire | United Kingdom

Job description

What you will do in your working day

Provide efficient and reliable chair-side support to Practice Clinicians.

The role will also require working in other areas of the practice such as:

• Reception
• Dealing with patient queries
• Answering the phone
• Taking payments and booking appointments

The training you will be getting

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. Functional Skills in English & maths level 2 qualifications are required unless you are already exempt.

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

The right candidate may secure a full-time job within dentistry. 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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Salary

£10.98k per annum