Closes in 22 days (Monday 31 March at 11:59pm)
We are looking to recruit our next Dental Nurse Apprentice to join our lovely team, who will be supported and guided in the role. A keen enthusiasm and attitude is all we ask for initially, and we are there to help you with the rest and become a great Dental Nurse with a career plan for the future.
Pay to be reviewed following successful probation period.
Training course (level )
Hours Monday to Friday, 8.45am - 5.30pm.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Duration: 24 months
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
Typical duties for a dental nurse include:
* Taking responsibility for the decontamination of instruments.
* Ensuring that all relevant materials and supplies are in place.
* Looking after patient records – including making notes when the dentist is examining a patient.
* Working closely with the dentist, responding quickly to requests and generally keeping the surgery ready for use.
* Ensuring high standards of cleanliness and control of the practice.
* Liaising with reception to ensure smooth patient communications and transfer of records.
* Attending and participating in practice meetings.
* Other duties as necessary for the efficient operation of the practice.
* Undergoing training as may be required to develop skills and abilities.
* Attending refresher and update training for medical emergencies and CPR.
* Acting in accordance with the practice rules and code of conduct.
* Reception duties: answering the phone in a professional manner, booking appointments using practice computers, processing money, and issuing receipts.
Where you’ll work
31 HUNGERFORD ROAD
CREWE
CW1 5EQ
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
CHESHIRE COLLEGE SOUTH AND WEST
Your training course
(level )
Equal to
Your training plan
In-house training plus the candidate will follow a Level 3 Apprenticeship programme and study towards a full Standard in Dental Nursing. This training will be structured and delivered by Cheshire College - South & West. If the candidate does not hold GCSE grades A-C (9-4) in Maths and English, or equivalent, they will be required to complete a Level 2 Functional Skill in the relevant subject.
Requirements
GCSE in:
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Customer care skills
* Reliable
* Flexible
About this company
We are an award-winning mixed (private and NHS) practice. We have 2 sites within 2 miles of each other and provide NHS care at our Queen Street practice and general private dentistry and specialized referral services at our Hungerford Road site. Our wide range of services enable our team to experience and develop skills in the widest aspects of modern dentistry. We provide a career pathway to support and enhance every team member's job satisfaction and development. Our work culture is to deliver patient care to the highest standards and develop a productive, happy team that can be proud.
After this apprenticeship
* Career development will include - Radiography, Sedation and specialized training in areas such as Orthodontics, Implants, Perio, Endodontic nursing.
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
CHESHIRE COLLEGE SOUTH AND WEST
sophie.cain@ccsw.ac.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is 1000306787.
Apply now
Closes in 22 days (Monday 31 March at 11:59pm)
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