Apprentice Dental Nurse

Rodericks Dental Limited; Greenwich; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A dental practice in England is offering an Apprentice Dental Nurse position. You will provide chairside support to the Dentist and assist patients while adhering to health and safety protocols. This role involves on-the-job training, online learning, and practical exams. Excellent communication and organizational skills are required, along with GCSE qualifications in Maths and English. The position offers a supportive work environment and various benefits, including a permanent role and additional annual leave for your birthday.

Benefits

Permanent 'learn while you earn' role

Learning support from a regional Trainer

Retail discounts and deals

Extra day of annual leave for your Birthday

Annual leave package increasing with service

Uniform provided

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Able to commit to a 12-month+ training programme.
• Comfortable working in a clinical environment.
• Successful candidates must have certificates proving GCSE grade C/4+ in Maths and English or evidence of a passed Functional Skills course.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Dentist by providing chairside support ensuring that 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.
• Accurately complete patient clinical records.
• Complete all clinical daily, weekly and monthly logs and checks.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Excellent organisational skills

Compassionate

Excellent written communication skills

IT skills

Team player

Education

GCSE grade C/4+ in Maths and English

Job description

A dental nurse works side by side to the Dentist assisting them in a variety of NHS and Private dental procedures, ultimately making sure the patient care and experience is at its best. As an Apprentice Dental Nurse you will work in a supportive environment; we are passionate about building great teams who trust each other, work professionally, and take ownership for the success of the practice.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Dentist by providing chairside support ensuring that 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 the 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 Training

• On the job training
• Online learning
• Face‑to‑Face training sessions
• Completion of a record of experience
• Written and Practical exams

Qualifications & Requirements

• Able to commit to a 12‑month+ training programme
• Comfortable working in a clinical environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with practice colleagues and a variety of patients
• Excellent organisational skills to keep appointments on time
• Compassionate
• Excellent written communication skills
• IT skills
• Team player
• Successful candidates must have certificates proving GCSE grade C/4+ in Maths and English or evidence of a passed Functional Skills course. Learners who do not have certificates can study for their Functional Skills course alongside their Apprenticeship.

About the Practice

Greenwich Dental Practice, 207 Greenwich High Road London, SE10 8NB. 40 Hours Per Week. At Rodericks Dental Partners we are committed to improving lives through quality dentistry – together. We do this by ensuring we reward you financially and personally as you develop your career by offering you great incentives, recognition, and opportunities.

Benefits

• Permanent "learn while you earn" role – the first step to starting a rewarding career in Dental Nursing
• Learning support from a regional Trainer
• Retail discounts and deals through our easy‑to‑use app
• Extra day of annual leave for your Birthday!
• Annual leave package which increases with your length of service
• Uniform provided
• Refer a friend scheme