Apprentice Dental Nurse

Within this role you will gain a full range of skills and experience pivotal to becoming a successful and qualified Dental nurse After 6 months the wage will be increased based on satisfactory progress on the apprenticeship and at work In addition, there is a monthly attendance bonus available after the first 3 months in the role. This is provided there have been no non-authorised absences during the month

 

If you are professional, confident and keen to pursue a career in the dental industry, this opportunity is not to be missed.

Duties include:

Working chairside, with a dentist/hygienist in a busy dental practice To ensure Health and Safety is adhered to at all times in surgery To be professional at all times To ensure you have good communication at all times To make patients feel at ease and comfortable at all times To innovate ideas and initiate action to improve the overall perception of the practice, ensuring its good name continues To ensure all facilities are presented to the highest levels of cleanliness and comfort To be aware of all Health & Safety issues within the practice, to constantly implement and assess procedures drawing attention to any unsafe practices To make sure all parts of the practice are safe and secure when not in use To cover duties of such other members of staff as required To undertake any other duties as may be required to assist in the running of the Dental Practice Portray a professional and positive image of the Dental Practice, wearing the uniform provided whilst on duty

This apprenticeship is work based learning therefore most of the time you will be working at the employer's address. You will only need to attend college in Nottingham City Centre one day every 2 weeks for training.

Training:
Dental Nurse Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard (https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/dental-nurse-integrated-v1-3) Functional Skills Level 2 in English and maths if not exempt Please note that the apprenticeship standards require the apprentice to sit an End Point Assessment. Please refer to above link for more information College day release starts 28 February 2024 at City Hub and attendance is one day per fortnight for 18 months

Training Outcome:
Potential opportunity for ongoing employment as a qualified dental nurse within the company following successful completion of the apprenticeship

Employer Description:
Cripps Dental Practice based in the purpose-built Cripps Health Centre in the heart of the main University of Nottingham campus (NG7 2RD).

Working Hours :
Monday – Friday, shifts to be advised by the employer between 8.20am – 7.30pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience