Dental Nurse Apprentice (VAC1000241516)
Brief Overview of the Role
A great opportunity has come up for the successful candidate to join our friendly team at Butt Lane Dental Surgery. As a dental nurse, you will assist the dentist and undergo full training to develop skills to enable you to progress to be a fully qualified dental nurse.
Duties to Include
- Assisting the dentist’s chairside
- Updating client records
- Cleaning and decontamination of tools and surgery
- Reception duties
- General admin duties
The training you will be getting
- Dental Nurse (integrated) Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
- Functional Skills maths and English (if required)
A level 3 qualification has been approved by the General Dental Council as meeting the requirements for entry to the professional register as a dental nurse.
Desired skills and personal qualities
Administrative skills, Attention to detail, Communication skills, Customer care skills, Initiative, Organisation skills, Presentation skills, Problem solving skills, Team working
Desired Qualifications
- GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4) desirable
- GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4) desirable
Working Hours and Wage
Monday – Saturday; Flexi work times between 7.30am – 7.30pm (breaks to be confirmed).
Total hours per week: 37.5 hours a week
Future Prospects
A full-time role to be offered to the successful candidate at the end of the apprentice, depending on performance
About the Company:
We are a friendly, family-based dental surgery providing both NHS and private dental care. We are committed to providing quality care in a safe and healthy environment and aim to make each patient’s visit a pleasant experience.
Job Features
Job Category | Dentistry |
Job Industry | Dental Nursing |
Salary/Rate: | £12,480 per annum |
Type: | Apprenticeship |
Contract Length: | 18 Months |
Start Date: | May 2024 |
Job Reference: | VAC1000241516 |
Apprenticeship Standard: | Level 3 |
Training Provider: | PTP Training Limited |