Dental Nurse Apprentice

Getting In Limited; Chester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Dental Nurse Apprentice in a charming village practice. Join a dedicated team focused on providing exceptional patient care in a supportive environment. This role offers comprehensive in-house training alongside a Level 3 Dental Nurse Apprenticeship, ensuring you gain valuable skills while contributing to a growing dental practice. Ideal candidates will be flexible, committed, and eager to learn, ready to embrace new challenges in a dynamic setting. If you're looking to kickstart your career in dental nursing, this is the perfect chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients while developing your professional skills.

Qualifications

• GCSE in maths and English required, or Level 1 Functional Skill if not held.
• In-house training and Level 3 Dental Nurse Apprenticeship provided.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for decontamination of instruments and maintaining equipment.
• Ensure high standards of cleanliness and assist the dentist during procedures.
• Reception duties including booking appointments and processing payments.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer care skills

Listening skills

Eager to learn

Enthusiastic

Reliable

Flexible

Committed

Ability to follow instructions

Education

GCSE grades A-C (9-4) in maths and English

Level 1 Functional Skill in relevant subjects (if needed)

Job description

Dental Nurse Apprentice

Apply From: 23/12/2024

Learning Provider

Delivered by CHESHIRE COLLEGE SOUTH AND WEST

Employer

Tattenhall Dental

Vacancy Description

As a recently established practice in a picturesque village, Tattenhall Dental is building an excellent reputation to deliver a reliable service to valued patients in a non-pressured environment. We are looking for someone who is flexible, committed and motivated to join our small team.

Typical duties for a dental nurse include:

• Taking responsibility for the decontamination of instruments.
• Maintaining dental operating equipment.
• Ensuring that all relevant materials and supplies are in place.
• Looking after patient records – including making notes when the dentist is examining a patient.
• Working closely with the dentist, responding quickly to requests and generally keeping the surgery ready for use.
• Ensuring high standards of cleanliness and control of the practice.
• Liaising with reception to ensure smooth patient communications and transfer of records.
• Attending and participating in practice meetings.
• Other duties as necessary for the efficient operation of the practice.
• Undergoing training as may be required to develop skills and abilities.
• Attending refresher and update training for medical emergencies and CPR.
• Acting in accordance with the practice rules and code of conduct.
• Reception duties including answering the phone in a professional manner and booking appointments using practice computers.
• Money processing and issuing receipts.

Key Details

Vacancy Title

Dental Nurse Apprentice

Employer Description

Dental Practice

Vacancy Location

MEDWAY HOUSE HIGH STREET CHESTER CH3 9PX

Wage Frequency

Custom

Number of Vacancies

1

Vacancy Reference Number

1000293305

Key Dates

Apply From

23/12/2024

Closing Date For Applications

2025-01-13 23:59:59

Interview Begin From

Possible Start Date

2025-01-27 00:00:00

Training

Training to be Provided

In-house training plus the candidate will follow a Level 3 Dental Nurse (integrated) Apprenticeship programme and study towards a full Standard in Dental Nursing. This training will be structured and delivered by Cheshire College – South & West. If the candidate does not hold GCSE grades A-C (9-4) in maths and English, or equivalent, they will be required to complete a Level 1 Functional Skill in the relevant subject.

Learning Provider

CHESHIRE COLLEGE SOUTH AND WEST

Skills Required

Communication skills, Customer care skills, Listening skills, Eager to learn, Enthusiastic, Reliable, Flexible, Committed, Ability to follow instructions.

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