Ashworth Dental Practice - Level 3 Dental Nursing Apprenticeship - Rodericks

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. Permanent “learn while you earn” role – the first step to starting a rewarding career in Dental NursingLearning support from a regional TraineeRetail discounts and deals through our easy-to-use appExtra day of annual leave for your Birthday!Annual leave package which increases with your length of serviceUniform providedRefer a friend schemeWorking and Training as Dental Nurse…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 a Trainee 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 for the practice. This includes:Assist the Dentist by providing chairside support ensuring that the correct equipment and materials are availableProvide support and assistance to a wide array of patientsFollow practice health and safety and infection control proceduresKeep the clinical areas and all equipment and instruments clean, tidy and disinfectedAccurately complete patient clinical recordsComplete all clinical daily, weekly and monthly logs and checks

Monday - Friday - hours to be determined. 22 hours 30 minutes a week1 year 6 monthsOrganisation skills, Customer care skills, Communication skills, Administrative skills, Team working

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 4-9)
• Mathematics (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

• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Communication skills
• Administrative skills
• Team working

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), Mathematics (grade 4-9), Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Communication skills, Administrative skills, Team working

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.