Apprentice Dental Nurse

Rodericks Dental; Northampton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dental practice is offering an apprenticeship as a Trainee Dental Nurse in a supportive environment in Northampton. This role combines practical training with essential responsibilities, focusing on assisting dentists and ensuring the best patient care. Candidates need to have the relevant GCSEs and a commitment to a 12-month training programme, with added benefits like retail discounts and an extra holiday for your birthday.

Benefits

Learning support from a regional Trainer

Retail discounts through an app

Extra annual leave for your Birthday

Uniform provided

Refer a friend scheme

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

• Provide chairside support to the Dentist and ensure availability of the correct equipment.
• Assist in providing patient care and maintain health and safety standards.
• Complete clinical records and logs accurately.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Compassion

Education

GCSE grade C/4+ in Maths and English

Job description

Trainee Dental Nurse (Apprenticeship)Location: Weston Favell Dental, Weston Favell Primary care centre, Northampton, NN3 8DW.Hours- 0 hour contractAt 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.Permanent “learn while you earn” role – the first step to starting a rewarding career in Dental NursingLearning support from a regional TrainerRetail discounts and deals through our easy-to-use appExtra day of annual leave for your Birthday!Annual leave package which increases with your length of serviceUniform providedRefer a friend schemeWorking and Training as Dental Nurse…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 for the practice. This includes:Assist the Dentist by providing chairside support ensuring that the correct equipment and materials are availableProvide support and assistance to a wide array of patientsFollow practice health and safety and infection control proceduresKeep the clinical areas and all equipment and instruments clean, tidy and disinfectedAccurately complete patient clinical recordsComplete all clinical daily, weekly and monthly logs and checksRoderick Dental Partners will support Apprentice Dental Nurses who have already signed up to or are working towards a Dental Nursing Qualification. For those, who have not yet begun a course, we can assist in finding an Apprenticeship provider.The Apprenticeship in Dental Nursing (level 3) Qualification will include:On the job trainingOnline learningFace-to-Face training sessionsCompletion of a record of experienceWritten and Practical examsAm I the right person?Dedicated to starting a career in Dental NursingAble to commit to a 12month+ training programmeComfortable working in a clinical environmentExcellent interpersonal skills to be able to communicate effectively with your practice colleagues and a variety of patientsExcellent organisation skills to keep appointments to timeCompassionateExcellent written communication skillsIT skillsTeam playerSuccessful candidates must have their certificates to prove GCSE gradeC/ 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.If you like the sound of working with Rodericks Dental Partners, don’t hesitate, click “Apply” now.

Contact Details: Rodericks Dental
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Contact: Bethany Phillips
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