Dental Nursing Apprenticeship Level 3 – Dental Partners Selby

Job description

During the Dental Nurse Apprenticeship you will receive ongoing support, development and training to equip you with the skills and knowledge required to become a qualified dental nurse and have a successful career in dental nursing.

Key responsibilities

· Assist the Dentist by providing chairside support ensuring that the correct equipment and materials are available

· Provide support and assistance to a wide array of patients, including those who are anxious or upset

· Follow practice health and safety and infection control procedures

· Keep the clinical areas and all equipment and instruments clean, tidy and disinfected

· Accurately complete patient clinical records as directed

· Complete all clinical daily, weekly and monthly logs and checks

· Ensure adequate stocks of materials and other items within the surgery

· Liaise with reception to ensure smooth patient communications and transfer of records

Working Hours are Monday to Friday (some Saturdays once established and able to nurse unsupervised )

· Retail discounts and deals through our easy-to-use Best Place for Perks app

· £50 birthday bonus

· Uniform provided

· Refer a friend scheme

· Annual leave that increases with each year of service

· Automatic pay increase plus a bonus of £1000 upon successful completion of your course

· A clear development pathway (and a policy to promote from within!)

Employer information

Dental Partners Selby has been serving the local community for many years from our convenient location on New Street in Selby. We offer high-quality private and NHS dentistry for the whole family and our services cover the spectrum of dentistry, from comprehensive hygiene and check-ups to restorative and cosmetic treatments.

We are looking to take on an eager, enthusiatic apprentice to join our experienced nursing team and gain the qualifications to enjoy a rewarding career.

Additional information

Requirements

General

GCSEs at grades C/4 or above (or equivalent) in Maths and English are essential.

Skill requirements

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Team working
Prospects
Working with us we can offer: A clear company purpose committed to being the “Best Place to Work” A highly supportive and experienced team including our longstanding clinicians Peer on peer support from Regional Lead Nurses An opportunity to give back via our Community & Charity initiatives A varied role including reception cover Automatic Pay Rise upon Completion
Training provided

Level 3 Dental Nurse apprenticeship standard, which includes:

Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing

End-Point Assessment (EPA)

On the job training

We utilise a Virtual Realty Headset as a training tool

Considerations
If you are using public transport to get to this employer, please ensure you have researched the route and that a regular service is available. It is a requirement to have a course of Hepatitis B vaccines and a clear, enhanced DBS.