Brief Overview of the Role

The apprentice will play an important role in the day-to-day planning, organisation and smooth running of the practice. Duties include: Assisting the dentist chair side, Reception duties and Decontamination duties. The apprentice must be able to work as part of a team.

Duties to Include

• Assisting the dentist chairside
• Updating client records
• Cleaning and decontamination of tools and surgery
• Reception duties
• General admin duties

The training you will be getting

• Dental Nurse Diploma Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
• Functional Skills Level 2 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

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Team working, Non judgemental, Patience

Desired Qualifications

• GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4 and above) desirable
• GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4 and above) desirable

Working Hours and Wage

Monday – Saturday (full-time – hours to be discussed).

Total hours per week: 30 hours a week

Future Prospects

• To be decided upon completion of training
• Possibility of full-time role to the successful candidate at the end of the apprentice, depending on performance

About the Company:

Key Dental Practice is a renowned family dental practice serving the local area of Willenhall, Walsall and the wider Black Country within the West Midlands over the last 40 years. Dr Manoj Dhanda qualified form Manchester university in 2000. With over 23 years of dental experience 19 of them have been at Key Dental Practice. The team comprise of Dr Parmdeep Kaur Malhi who has provided care for her loyal patients over the last 12 years. Dr Suraj Dhanda, Mr Kish Mukherjee provide Implants and surgical extractions. The practice is managed by Mrs Nicola Tomlinson.