Trainee Dental Nurse

Rodericks Dental; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A dental care provider in Cheltenham is seeking a Trainee Dental Nurse for a permanent apprenticeship role. This position offers the chance to develop a rewarding career while earning, with provided training and support. Successful candidates will assist dentists and gain essential nursing skills, as well as enjoy benefits like retail discounts and additional annual leave. Commitment to a 12-month training program is required.

Benefits

Annual leave increases with service

Retail discounts

Extra day off for 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

• Assist the Dentist by providing chairside support.
• Provide support and assistance to a wide array of patients.
• Follow practice health and safety and infection control procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Written communication skills

IT skills

Compassion

Education

GCSE grade C/4+ in Maths and English

Job description

Overview

Trainee Dental Nurse (Apprenticeship) – Location: xxx, postcode

Permanent “learn while you earn” role – the first step to starting a rewarding career in Dental Nursing. Rodericks Dental Partners is committed to improving lives through quality dentistry – together. We reward you financially and personally as you develop your career with incentives, recognition, and opportunities. Learning support from a regional Trainer is provided, with retail discounts and deals through our app, and additional benefits including an extra day of annual leave for your Birthday. The annual leave package increases with length of service, and uniform is provided. There is a Refer a Friend scheme. You will be working and training as a Dental Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Dentist by providing chairside support, ensuring 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

Rodericks 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) includes:

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

Ideal Candidate

• 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 communicate effectively with colleagues and patients
• Excellent organisational skills to keep appointments on time
• Compassionate
• Excellent written communication skills
• IT skills
• Team player

Qualifications

• Successful candidates must have GCSE grade C/4+ in Maths and English or evidence of a passed Functional Skills course.
• Learners without certificates can study Functional Skills alongside the Apprenticeship.

How to Apply

If you like the sound of working with Rodericks Dental Partners, don’t hesitate, click “Apply” now.

Contact Details

Rodericks Dental

Tel: [phone]

Contact: Bethany Phillips

Email: [e-mail]