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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 practice located in Prestwich/Salford this could be the role for you. You will receive high quality training in all aspects of dental with the support of the manager/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 apprenticeship standard.

Weekly college attendance (Thursday) starting September 24.

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 £12,812.80 for 38.5 hours Mon 9.00am – 5.00pm, Tues 9.00am – 6.00pm, Wed 9.00am – 5.00pm, Thursday 9.00am – 6.00pm, Friday 9.00am – 4.00pm..

The apprenticeship will run for 21 Months, starting on Monday, August 12 2024. Applications close on Friday, August 02 2024.

About the employer

Simply Smiles Dental Clinic Manchester, where we offer an array of comprehensive, general and cosmetic dentistry for the whole family. We are a compassionate, professional dental team who are committed to keeping your oral health in the best possible shape. In addition, we strive to provide you and your family with a personalised experience. Keeping your smile healthy and beautiful is our priority. Our team can offer simple fillings, to complicated restorative dentistry treatments.

We are based at 35 HOLDEN ROAD, SALFORD, M7 4LR