Apprentice Dental Nurse

Rodericks Dental Limited; South Normanton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional dental practice is seeking an Apprentice Dental Nurse to provide essential chairside support to the Dentist while ensuring a high standard of patient care. This role involves on-the-job training, online learning, and face-to-face sessions. Ideal candidates will exhibit excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, a commitment to a 12-month training program, and possess necessary GCSE qualifications in Maths and English. Successful completion will pave the way to a rewarding career in Dental Nursing.

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

• 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.
• Follow health and safety and infection control procedures.
• Accurately complete patient clinical records.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Compassion

IT skills

Team player

Education

GCSE grade C/4+ in Maths and English or equivalent

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 for the practice. This includes:

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 Details

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

Qualifications & Expectations

• 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 skills to be able to communicate effectively with practice colleagues and a variety of patients
• Excellent organisation skills to keep appointments on time
• Compassionate
• Excellent written communication skills
• IT skills
• Team player

Successful candidates must have certificates to prove 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.

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
• Working and training as a Dental Nurse