At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist dentists, provide patient care, and maintain a clean clinical environment.
- Company: Join Rodericks Dental Partners, a supportive and friendly dental practice.
- Benefits: Earn while you learn, enjoy extra annual leave, and receive uniform and discounts.
- Other info: Flexible working hours and potential for career progression in dental fields.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in dental nursing with hands-on training and growth opportunities.
- Qualifications: GCSE English and Maths at grade 4 or above required.
The predicted salary is between 15000 - 20000 £ per year.
Overview
Introduction: We have an exciting opportunity for an apprentice dental nurse to join our friendly practice based in Mansfield.
The role will involve providing chairside support and a high level of oral health care to patients.
We would love you to join us as an apprentice dental nurse and start your exciting career in dental nursing.
About the Employer
At Rodericks Dental Partners we are committed to improving lives through quality dentistry – together.
We reward you financially and personally as you develop your career by offering incentives, recognition, and opportunities.
Permanent “learn while you earn” role with learning support, regional Trainee discounts, app discounts, extra day of annual leave for your birthday, and an annual leave package that increases with service.
Uniform provided.
Refer a friend scheme.
Role Overview
A dental nurse works side by side with the Dentist assisting in NHS and Private procedures, ensuring patient care and experience is at its best.
As a Trainee Dental Nurse you will work in a supportive environment, building great teams who trust each other, work professionally, and take ownership for the practice’s success.
- What You\'ll Do
- Assist the Dentist by providing chairside support and ensuring the correct equipment and materials are available.
- Provide support and assistance to a wide array of patients.
- Follow practice health and safety and infection control procedures.
- Keep clinical areas and all equipment and instruments clean, tidy and disinfected.
- Accurately complete patient clinical records.
- Complete all clinical daily, weekly and monthly logs and checks.
During the Dental Nurse Apprenticeship, you will receive ongoing support, development and training to equip you with the skills and knowledge required to qualify and have a successful career in dental nursing.
Your daily activities could include
- Assisting the dentist in providing safe and effective treatments to patients, from simple check-ups to advanced specialist treatments.
- Providing patients with a high level of care.
- Setting up and cleaning surgery.
- Sterilising instruments.
- Updating patient records.
- Maintaining equipment.
- Preparing instruments and materials for various treatments.
- Adhering to practice policies and procedures.
During your working day, the dental practice will support you with learning the practical skills required, whilst your training provider (Aspiration Training) will teach you the theory side.
Your study will be based online with regular teaching and 1-2-1 sessions.
Off the job training will be given throughout your apprenticeship during paid working hours.
Training Outcome
This is a great opportunity to be trained and secure long-term employment.
Once qualified, there are a number of routes for further training and development, including dental hygienist, dental therapist or dental cosmetics.
Also, the opportunity for career progression into head nurse, team leader, or practice manager.
Skills Required
- Attention to detail
- Communication skills
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Initiative
- Patience
Qualifications
- Essential - GCSE English 4
- Essential - GCSE Maths 4
- Course Information
- Course: Dental nurse (level 3)
- Level: 3
- Route: Health and science
- Apprenticeship Level: Advanced
- Working Arrangements
- Working Week: 4 days per week, exact hours to be determined
- Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
- Training Provider: ASPIRATION TRAINING LIMITED
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Dental Nursing Apprenticeship Level 3 - Mansfield Dental Practice employer: RODERICKS DENTAL HOLDINGS LIMITED
At Rodericks Dental Partners, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive and friendly work environment in Mansfield. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through our comprehensive apprenticeship programme, which includes ongoing training, financial incentives, and unique benefits such as extra annual leave for your birthday and a refer-a-friend scheme. Join us to kickstart your career in dental nursing while enjoying a culture that values teamwork, professionalism, and personal development.
Contact Details:
RODERICKS DENTAL HOLDINGS LIMITED Recruitment Team
