Dental Nurse Apprentice – Hanford Dental and Implant Centre

Summary

We are looking for a motivated apprentice to undertake their dental nurse apprenticeship with ourselves. We are hard working and a patient focused team; we constantly strive to deliver excellent patient care.

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

We are seeking a Dental Nurse Apprentice to join our team in providing high-quality dental care to our patients. The ideal candidate will have a passion for patient care and excellent organisational skills.

At work, you will be:

• Assisting the dentist during dental procedures


• Maintaining a clean and sterile environment in the dental surgery


• Preparing and sterilising instruments and equipment


• Provide chairside assistance to the dentist


• Process dental X-Rays


• Manage patient records accurately


• Be able to work independently and as part of a team


• Strong communication skills


• Strong patient care skills with a compassionate approach


• Ability to communicate effectively with patients of all ages.


• Exceptional organisational skills to manage multiple tasks efficiently

We are looking for an apprentice to work 5 days per week alongside the dentist and a team of dental nurses, with time allocated within this week for a release day to the training provider.

Where you'll work

1 New Inn Lane
Stoke on Trent
ST4 8HA

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

P.T.P. TRAINING LIMITED

Training course

Dental nurse (GDC 2023) (level 3)

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Training schedule

• Dental Nurse Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard


• Functional Skills may be required if necessary

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 4/C and above)


• Maths (grade 4/C and above)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Attention to detail


• Communication skills


• Creative


• Customer care skills


• Initiative


• Organisation skills


• Patience


• Problem solving skills


• Team working

Other requirements

Candidates will need to pass a DBS check to start the role. How would you get to your place of work?

About this employer

At Hanford Dental and Implant Centre, we believe your dental care is about more than just improving your teeth and smile. It is about making a real difference to your confidence and self-esteem. We want to work with you to improve the way you look and feel about yourself. We are a family private dental practice with a friendly team consisting of: 2 Dentists, 3 Dental Hygienists, 4 Qualified Nurses and 2 apprentices Supportive environment in a modern friendly practice CT Scanner and Intra Oral Scanners

https://www.hanforddentalandimplantcentre.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)