Summary

We are looking to recruit our next Dental Nurse Apprentice to join our lovely team, who will be supported and guided in the role. A keen enthusiasm and attitude is all we ask for initially, and we are there to help you with the rest and become a great Dental Nurse with a career plan for the future.

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. 
• You'll also be responsible for ensuring high standards of cleanliness and control of the practice. 
• Liaise with reception to ensure smooth patient communications and transfer of records. 
• Attend and participate in practice meetings. 
• Other duties as necessary for the efficient operation of the practice. 
• Undergo training as may be required to develop skills and abilities. 
• Attend refresher and update training for medical emergencies and CPR. 
• Act in accordance with the practice rules and code of conduct. 
• Reception duties: answering the phone in a professional manner, booking appointments using practice computers. 
  Money processing and issuing receipts. 

Employment

Employer

We are an award winning mixed (private and NHS) practice. We have 2 sites within 2 miles of each other and provide NHS care at our Queen Street practice and general private dentistry and specialized referral services at our Hungerford Road site. Our wide range of services enable our team to experience and develop skills in the widest aspects of modern dentistry. We provide a career pathway to support and enhance every team member job satisfaction and development. Our work culture is to deliver patient care to the highest standards and develop a productive, happy team that can be proud.

Training Provider

Training To Be Provided

In-house training plus the candidate will follow a Level 3 Apprenticeship programme and study towards a full Standard as a 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 2 Functional Skill in the relevant subject.

How To Apply

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