Apprentice Dental Nurse

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust; Banbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare provider in Oxfordshire is seeking an apprentice Dental Nurse to join their team. This role involves providing chairside support, maintaining high oral health care standards, and participating in an 18-month training program at Buckinghamshire College. Candidates must have GCSEs at grades C/4 in Maths and English. The role offers excellent career progression and various employee benefits, including generous annual leave and NHS discounts.

Benefits

27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

Access to tailored learning and development

NHS discounts for shopping

Competitive pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• GCSEs at grades C/4 or above (or equivalent) in Maths and English are essential.
• Assist dentists in delivering treatments safely and effectively.
• Update patient records for accuracy and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside support to the dentist.
• Prepare instruments and materials for treatments.
• Participate in training sessions to gain practical skills.

Skills

Assisting the dentist in providing safe and effective treatments

Providing high level of care to patients

Updating patient records

Setting up and cleaning surgery

Education

GCSEs at grades C/4 in Maths and English

Job description

Overview

Are you seeking a career in dentistry? We have a new opportunity for an apprentice Dental Nurse to join our Community Dental Service in Oxfordshire. The role will involve providing chairside support and a high level of oral health care to patients. We would love you to join us as an apprentice dental nurse and start your exciting career in dental nursing.

During the Dental Nurse Apprenticeship, you will receive ongoing support, development and training to equip you with the skills and knowledge required to qualify and have a successful career in dental nursing.

Entry Requirements

• GCSEs at grades C/4 or above (or equivalent) in Maths and English are essential.
• Assisting the dentist in providing safe and effective treatments to patients, providing patients with a high level of care
• Setting up and cleaning surgery including sterilising instruments
• Updating patient records
• Preparing instruments and materials for various treatments

During your working day, we will support you with learning the practical skills required, whilst your training provider ( Buckinghamshire College Group ) will teach you the theory side. It is an 18 month programme and it will be delivered at Buckinghamshire College Group, Aylesbury campus, Bucks, HP21 8PD every other Thursday 08:30 - 16:30.

Off the job training will be given throughout your apprenticeship during paid working hours.

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the “candidate guide to making an application” and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”

Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent”

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Kerry McGann Job title: Dental Nurse Team Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01865 904 042