Apprentice Dental Nurse

The team at Alpha Dental Care Bedale are a highly skilled and dedicated group of professionals who are committed to providing exceptional dental care. With their expertise in various areas of dentistry, they strive to ensure the utmost comfort and satisfaction of their patients. Their friendly and compassionate approach creates a warm and welcoming environment, fostering trust and building long-lasting relationships with those they serve. Patients can trust the team at Alpha Dental Care Bedale for comprehensive dental solutions delivered with precision and care.

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’ well-being 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

A dental nursing apprenticeship is a structured training program that combines practical experience with classroom learning. It typically includes:

1. Qualifications: Participants work towards a Level 3 Dental Nurse Apprenticeship Standard and may need to achieve Functional Skills in English and maths.
2. Training: Involves on-the-job training at a dental practice, alongside online study and weekly teaching sessions.
3. Assessment: Includes an End Point Assessment (EPA) to evaluate competency.
4. Career Path: Prepares apprentices for professional registration with the General Dental Council (GDC) as qualified dental nurses.

This is not the exact shifts, but they will fall between these timeframes: Monday to Thursday 08:45 - 17.00 Friday 08:45 - 16.30.