Summary
1A Dental Practice are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking individual to join their team as a trainee Dental Nurse. The successful candidate will work towards a Level 3 Apprenticeship in Dental Nursing whilst assisting the dentists and hygienist with clinical procedures amongst other duties.
What you will do at work
- Assisting the dentists and hygienist with clinical procedures
- Sterilisation and performing cross infection control after each patient
- Will learn reception skills and clerical duties
- Will learn how to operate R4 clinical software
- Ensure that the dental surgery operates efficiently with stock control
- Training in medical emergencies and CPR
- Setting up and preparing the dental surgery for clinical sessions
Training
- On and off the job training
- Level 3 Dental Nursing qualification approved by the General Dental Council as meeting the requirements for entry to the professional register as a dental nurse
- Day release at either Newcastle or Sunderland Training Office
Requirements and skills
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Administrative skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Qualifications
- GCSE English (4) – essential
- GCSE Maths (4) – essential
About this employer
Lively and busy Dental Practice located in South Shields. With the latest technology and techniques we aim to promote oral health, and provide the very best of dental care.
After this apprenticeship
Depending on the circumstances of the business upon completion of the apprenticeship programme there could be a potential position of employment available.
Things to consider
This vacancy is to start immediately therefore you must be available to start before applying. The closing date, interview date and start date are subject to change. This vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received. Please ensure you apply early to avoid disappointment. Individuals are able to undertake an apprenticeship at a higher level than a qualification they currently hold, including any previously completed apprenticeships. Individuals can also undertake an apprenticeship at the same level, or lower level than a qualification they already hold as long as the new apprenticeship allows for new skills to be acquired and the content of the training is materially different from any previous qualification or apprenticeship. Northern Skills will check candidates’ eligibility prior to any interviews. Please be aware that as Northern Skills provide a recruitment matching service, we will also consider you for roles which pay the Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage.