Gidlow Dental Practice / Apprentice Dental Nurse

Gidlow Dental Surgery is a small family run business which was fist established in 1987. We offer both NHS and Private services. Gidlow Dental Surgery is dedicated to providing high quality and affordable dental care in a relaxed and caring environment. Supported by an efficient, highly focused and friendly dental team, we offer a range of dental treatments for you and your family. Whether you come to us for a comprehensive examination, hygienist visit, a filling, tooth whitening, dentures, or cosmetic makeover, we will endeavour to achieve the highest standards of care. We take pride in our work and our aim is to have happy and satisfied patients with healthy beautiful smiles.

Hours to be discussed at interview 37 hours 30 minutes a week1 year 5 monthsCommunication skills, IT skills, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Administrative skills, Team working, Non judgemental

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 4-9)
• Maths (grade 4-9)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Administrative skills
• Team working
• Non judgemental

Other requirements

A passion and desire to work within the dental sector is essential and to not be put off at the sight of blood. If you using public transport to get to the practice, please ensure you have researched the route and that a regular service is available. It is also a requirement to have a course of Hepatitis B vaccines and a clear enhanced DBS.

English (grade 4-9), Maths (grade 4-9), Communication skills, IT skills, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Administrative skills, Team working, Non judgemental

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

This is a great opportunity to be trained and secure long-term employment. Once qualified, there are a number of routes for further training and development, including dental hygienist, dental therapist or dental cosmetics. Also, the opportunity for career progression into head nurse, team leader, or practice manager.