Dental nurse apprentice at WHITWORTH DENTAL CARE LIMITED

Bury College; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 15,000; Full time

Job summary

A local dental practice is offering a dental apprenticeship for enthusiastic individuals looking to kickstart their careers in dental nursing. You'll receive training in various tasks, assist dentists, and provide patient care in a supportive environment. Successful completion of the apprenticeship may lead to permanent employment. The role includes a competitive starting salary of £14,526.20 per year for a 37-hour work week. Interested candidates should apply through Bury College.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the dentist with chairside tasks and patient care.
• Updating patient records as instructed by the dentist.
• Setting up and preparing the surgery.
• Maintaining cleanliness and infection control standards.
• Performing receptionist duties, including booking appointments.

Skills

Customer care skills

Analytical skills

Initiative

Education

English (GCSE - C/4 or above or equivalent)

Maths (GCSE - C/4 or above or equivalent)

Job description

A dental apprentice in her dental practice examining a client and observing her dental hygiene.

A well-established dental surgery based in Whitworth. We pride ourselves on providing a personal service to the highest of standard. All our staff are friendly, approachable and aim to help meet patients' needs.

About the vacancy

Immediate start if you would like a career as a dental nurse? Then this could be the perfect role for you at a well-established dental practice based in Whitworth. You will be trained in all aspects of dental nursing and supported by a Learning & Skills Coach from Bury College during your training.

This is an exciting role for an enthusiastic and able individual to train as a dental nurse. You will be completing a wide range of duties involved with assisting the dentist in the care of customers. These will include:

• Chairside assistance - passing instruments to the dentist
• Updating patient records as instructed by the dentist
• Setting up and preparing the surgery
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and infection control
• Following all workplace policies and procedures
• You will also be required to perform a receptionist service to customers, booking appointments and welcoming patients

You will receive the following training:

• This is a work-based qualification with timetabled classes every week. College attendance may also be required for Functional Skills

What skills are we looking for?

• Customer care skills
• Analytical skills
• Initiative

Qualifications

• Desired : English (GCSE - C/4 or above or equivalent)
• Desired : Maths (GCSE - C/4 or above or equivalent)

Outcome

• Subject to a successful apprenticeship completion, you will be employed by the company

The starting salary is £14,526.20 a year for 37 hours Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 8.00am - 4.00pm.Tuesday 8.00am - 7.00pm.Friday 8.00am - 12.00pm (noon)..

The apprenticeship will run for 1 Year 9 Months.

We are based at 311-315, Market Street, Whitworth, Rochdale, OL12 8PW

Please do not contact the employer directly, all applications and enquiries for the advertised vacancy should be made via Bury College.

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