Summary
This is an opportunity to work in a busy NHS dental practice in Ashton, Preston. Your role as an apprentice dental nurse will be to support the dentist in all aspect of patient care and reception duties.
What you will do at work
Your role as an apprentice dental nurse will be to support the dentist in all aspect of patient care. This includes:
- Preparing appropriate instruments
- mixing materials
- ensuring patient comfort
- Assisting with reception work (booking appointments, taking payments, administration tasks and greeting and reassuring patients)
Training
Training will be delivered through a combination of practical learning in the dental practice and off-the-job training with Preston College. The apprentice will attend regular training sessions and receive ongoing support and assessment throughout the programme.
Requirements and skills
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Punctual
Qualifications
- GCSE English (3 or above) – desired
- GCSE Maths (3 or above) – desired
About this employer
Cedars Dental Practice is a well-established dental clinic with over 70 years of trusted patient care. We are a predominantly NHS practice. Our friendly and supportive team consists of four experienced dentists, three dental therapists, and a fully qualified team of dental nurses, plus 2 apprentice’s.
After this apprenticeship
Following successful completion, the apprentice may progress into a qualified Dental Nurse position and explore further development opportunities, including specialist dental nursing roles and additional healthcare qualifications.