Apprentice Dental Nurse

An exciting opportunity for a trainee dental nurse to complete the level 3 diploma in dental nursing.

No experience necessary as full training will be provided.

Essential:

To be able to travel to the academy in Heald Green for training one day per week.
GCSE’s A-C/functional skills level 2 in English and maths.
Full time vacancy only (37 hours per week)
We are looking for someone:

Hardworking
Reliable
Excellent communication skills
Eager to learn
Positive attitude
Flexibility and the ability to work under pressure
Good organisational skills
Dental Nurse role consists of:

Assisting dentists
Decontaminating instruments
Updating patient records as instructed by the dentist
Supporting the wider team
Have the ability to use your own initiative
Set up and prepare the surgery
High standards of cleanliness and infection control
Keeping patient information confidential
Reassuring patients
Confidentiality
Reception duties
Stock control
Follow all workplace policies and procedures
Safeguarding
Assist with X-rays

Training:

You will work 4 days a week in the practice in Preston, and study one day a week with us at our new Preston Academy. 

Training Outcome:

Once qualified, you will be a fully qualified dental nurse with progression routes ranging from practice management to post graduate courses such a impression taking.

Employer Description:
A lovely dental practice in Preston .

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday 9-5

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience