Trainee Dental Nurse

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

Job summary

A dental practice in the UK is seeking an Apprentice Dental Nurse to support the Dentist in various dental procedures. This role involves providing chairside assistance, maintaining clinical cleanliness, and ensuring excellent patient care. Candidates must have GCSEs in Maths and English, be compassionate, and possess strong interpersonal skills. The position includes on-the-job training and benefits like retail discounts and additional annual leave for birthdays.

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 which increases with your length of service

Uniform provided

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Successful candidates must have their certificates to prove GCSE grade C/4+ in Maths and English.
• Comfortable working in a clinical environment.
• Able to commit to a 12month+ training programme.

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.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Excellent organisational skills

Compassionate

Excellent written communication skills

IT skills

Team player

Education

GCSE grade C/4+ in Maths and English

Job description

Overview

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 of the practice.

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
• Dedicated to starting a career in Dental Nursing
• Able to commit to a 12month+ training programme
• Comfortable working in a clinical environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills to be able to communicate effectively with your practice colleagues and a variety of patients
• Excellent organisation skills to keep appointments to time
• Compassionate
• Excellent written communication skills
• IT skills
• Team player

Qualifications

• Successful candidates must have their 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.

Location & Hours

Wellington Road Dental, Wellington Road Bristol, BS37 5UY
40 Hours Per Week
At 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.

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