Dental Nurse Apprentice — Hands-On Training

Cheshire College - South & West; Winsford; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

In-house training

Level 3 Apprenticeship programme

Job summary

Parkhouse Dental Practice in Winsford is seeking a trainee dental nurse to join a private practice team. The role involves assisting dentists, handling reception duties, and supporting daily operations while learning on the job and progressing through a Level 3 Apprenticeship in Dental Nursing.

The apprenticeship includes in-house training with on-site supervision, a 2-year duration, and a 30-hour workweek across four days, with shifts from 8:45am to 5:30pm.

Qualifications

• Customer care skills required to interact with patients and staff.
• Ability to remain nonjudgemental with patients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Dentist and Dental Hygienist/Therapist during procedures.
• Take on reception duties and support smooth practice operations.
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure confidentiality.
• Prepare the clinical area, decontaminate instruments and manage infection control.
• Support chairside during treatment and relay information to the dental team.
• Participate in practice meetings and follow practice policies and guidelines.

Skills

Customer care skills

Non judgmental

Education

GCSE Mathematics (grade 4)

Level 3 Apprenticeship in Dental Nursing

Job description

Parkhouse Dental Practice in Winsford is seeking a trainee dental nurse to join a private practice team. The role involves assisting dentists, handling reception duties, and supporting daily operations while learning on the job and progressing through a Level 3 Apprenticeship in Dental Nursing.

The apprenticeship includes in-house training with on-site supervision, a 2-year duration, and a 30-hour workweek across four days, with shifts from 8:45am to 5:30pm.