Apprentice Dental Nurse

Rodericks Dental; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A dental practice is seeking a Trainee Dental Nurse for an apprenticeship role. You will assist dentists, support patients, and maintain a clean clinical environment. This role offers on-the-job training and qualifications, along with opportunities for career advancement in Dental Nursing. Candidates should have good communication skills and a commitment to a 12-month training program.

Benefits

Retail discounts and deals

Extra day of annual leave for your Birthday

Uniform provided

Learning support from a regional Trainer

Qualifications

• Dedicated to starting a career in Dental Nursing.
• Able to commit to a 12-month+ training programme.
• Comfortable working in a clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Dentist by providing chairside support.
• Provide support to a wide array of patients.
• Follow health and safety procedures.
• Keep clinical areas clean and disinfected.
• Accurately complete patient clinical records.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Excellent organisation skills

Compassionate and a team player

IT skills

Education

GCSE grade C/4 in Maths and English

Job description

Overview

Trainee Dental Nurse (Apprenticeship) Location: xxx, postcode. Permanent “learn while you earn” role – the first step to starting a rewarding career in Dental Nursing. The role includes learning support, incentives, and opportunities as you develop your career with Rodericks Dental Partners.

We are committed to improving lives through quality dentistry by rewarding you financially and personally as you grow, with incentives, recognition, and career opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Dentist by providing chairside support, ensuring the correct equipment and materials are available.
• Provide support and assistance to a wide array of patients.
• Follow practice health and safety and infection control procedures.
• Keep clinical areas and all equipment and instruments clean, tidy and disinfected.
• Accurately complete patient clinical records.
• Complete all clinical daily, weekly and monthly logs and checks.

Apprenticeship details

• The Apprenticeship in Dental Nursing (level 3) qualification will include on-the-job training, online learning, face-to-face training sessions, and completion of a record of experience.
• Written and practical exams as part of the course.
• Support for Apprentice Dental Nurses who have already signed up to or are working towards a Dental Nursing Qualification.
• For those not yet begun a course, we can assist in finding an Apprenticeship provider.

On-the-job training and qualification

• The Apprenticeship in Dental Nursing (level 3) will include: on-the-job training, online learning, face-to-face training sessions, completion of a record of experience, and exams.

Am I the right person?

• Dedicated to starting a career in Dental Nursing.
• Able to commit to a 12-month+ training programme.
• Comfortable working in a clinical environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organisation skills to keep appointments on time.
• Compassionate and a team player.
• IT skills and ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and patients.

Qualifications

• GCSE grade C/4+ in Maths and English or evidence of a passed Functional Skills course. Learners without certificates can study Functional Skills alongside the Apprenticeship.

Benefits and application

• Retail discounts and deals through our app.
• Extra day of annual leave for your Birthday.
• Annual leave package increases with length of service.
• Uniform provided.
• Refer a friend scheme.
• Learning support from a regional Trainer.
• Working and Training as Dental Nurse within a supportive team.
• Opportunity to progress in a rewarding career in Dental Nursing.

Contact details

If you like the sound of working with Rodericks Dental Partners, click “Apply” now.

Contact: Rodericks Dental
Tel: [phone]
Contact: Bethany Phillips
Email: [e-mail]