Dental Nurse Apprentice - Upton-upon-Severn
Apprenticeships are open from age 16, once you have finished Year 11 (S4 in Scotland).
About the role
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
Working week
Monday to Friday, shifts to be confirmed; some evening and weekend work may be required depending on the rota.
Skills
Required qualifications
Training & development
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. Off-the-job training will follow the time allocations outlined in the Occupational Standard.
College or training organisation
HARRIET ELLIS TRAINING SOLUTIONS LIMITED.
Your training course
Dental nurse.
Equal to Level 3 (A level).
- Dental Nurse (GDC 2023) Level 3 (A level) Apprenticeship Standard
- The training will take place at the dental surgery
- Functional Skills if required
More training information
- Off-the-job training is on average 7 hours per week
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
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/
Things to consider
Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
To get a Hepatitis B vaccine.
About SUKH LYALL, GURPREET BAHRA
A healthcare provider that offers general dental services, from routine check-ups to more complex procedures like fillings and restorations