Trainee Dental Nurse

CLOSING DATE: ASAP

Interviews to be held week beginning ASAP

A hard working, forward thinking and reliable team player is required for a busy NHS dental practice.

The successful candidate will be a quick thinking, organised and enthusiastic about patients. This is a demanding job which requires someone with a great work ethic and a professional, friendly nature.

We are looking for a trainee who will receive continual support at work in clinical competencies whilst working towards their dental nursing qualification. The practice will support you through the entire course, allowing you time to study, work and earn your qualification.

Duties include:

- Reception duties, supporting patients in booking appointments working with R4 software (training to be provided) to be 'front of house'

- Chair side assistance along with the dentist

- Ensure high standards of patient care are maintained at all times

- Prepare and sterilise dental instruments and equipment

-Prepare clinic appropriately for treatment

- Ensure that all necessary materials within the dental surgery are stocked up daily

- Understand and adhere to cross-infection procedures at all times

- Record patient's dental condition and treatment as required using computer software

- Provide support and reassurance to patients undergoing dental procedures

- Ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times

Hourly Rate:

£8 in line with national apprentice wage regulations-this will be for the first year

National Min. Wage for the 2nd year with us and upon qualification a competitive rate will be discussed.

Hours:

Monday-Friday: 9:00-17:30

Saturday: 9:00-14:00

You will have a mutually agreed afternoon off in order to support your studies. This will be around college course dates which are too be confirmed by the college. We will also pay you for your time at college.

Applicants must have GCSEs or equivalent in English and Maths at C grade or above.

Required Education:

Secondary Education

Job Type: Apprenticeship

Salary: £8/hour

Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship

Salary: £8 per hour

Job Type: Apprenticeship

Pay: From £8 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount

On-site parking

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Day shift

Weekend availability

Education:

GCSE or equivalent (required)

Experience:

Healthcare: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship

Pay: From £8.00 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension

Employee discount

On-site parking

Application question(s):

Do you have any previous dental/healthcare experience?

Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Work Location: In person