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About the vacancy

Immediate start to join our small and friendly team. If you would like a career as a dental nurse with a well-established family run private practice located in Harwood, this could be the role for you. You will receive high quality training with the support of the Manager and team in conjunction with Bury College as the training provider.

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 receive the following training:

  • Dental Nurse Integrated Level 3 Standard
  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Dental Nursing
  • College attendance will be required one day a week

What skills are we looking for?

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

Qualifications

  • Essential : English (GCSE or equivalent - C/4 or above)
  • Essential : Maths (GCSE or equivalent - C/4 or above)

Outcome

  • Working towards a full-time position with the practice

The starting salary is £12,979.20 for 39 hours Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 8.00am - 5.45pm and Tuesday and Thursday, 8.00am - 7.15pm.

The apprenticeship will run for 21 Months, starting on Monday, July 29 2024. Applications close on Friday, July 19 2024.

About the employer

Harwood Dental Care is a family-friendly private dental practice with highly qualified dentists who take care of your whole family’s dental health. We offer a wide range of dental treatments from general dentistry to dental implants. We are a passionate team who strive to ensure we deliver the service you expect and deserve. Our patients have access to an array of treatments ranging from routine care to advanced cosmetic treatments. We are committed to continuing with a professional service and keeping up to date with all the latest developments in the dental world.

We are based at 21 LONGSIGHT, BOLTON, BL2 3HS