Dental nurse apprentice

This is an exciting role for an enthusiastic and able individual to train as a dental nurse. You will be completing a wide range of duties involved with assisting the dentist in the care of customers. These will include:

• Chairside assistance - passing instruments to the dentist
• Updating patient records as instructed by the dentist
• Setting up and preparing the surgery
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and infection control
• Keeping patient information confidential
• Following all workplace policies and procedures
• You will also be required to perform a receptionist service to customers, booking appointments and welcoming patients

• Dental Nurse Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
• Level 3 Dental Nursing Practitioner Diploma
• This is a work-based qualification with timetabled classes every week

• Subject to a successful apprenticeship completion, you will be employed by the company

A well-established dental surgery based in Whitworth. We pride ourselves on providing a personal service to the highest of standard. All our staff are friendly, approachable and aim to help meet patients' needs.

This is an entry-level role supported by government's youth employment schemes available for 16 – 24 year olds. Our funding for this vacancy utilises the department for education’s new £2,000 Apprenticeship Hiring Payment (for more information on eligibility please see further details on the government website – https://www.gov.uk/employing-an-apprentice/get-funding.