About the employer

Brandlesholme Dentistry, caring for the dental health for all the family in Bury, Lancashire and the surrounding area. We believe patients should be: • Feel welcomed and cared for • Be listened to and treated with dignity and respect • Be included in decisions about your treatment • Be guided to achieve the best dental health possible for you • Understand your treatment options and prices • Feel involved in your care

About the vacancy

Immediate start to join our small and friendly team. You will receive high quality training in all aspects of Dental Nursing with the support of the Manager.

  • 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

You will receive the following training:

  • Dental Nurse GDC 2023 L3 Apprenticeship Standard
  • L3 Dental Nursing Practitioner Diploma
  • This is a work-based qualification with weekly timetabled classes

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 : GCSE English and Maths (GCSE - 4/C or above)

Outcome

  • Working towards a full time position with the practice.

The starting salary is £14,133.60 a year for 36 hours Monday: 8.45am - 5.00pm Tuesday - Friday: 8.45am - 5.00pm.

The apprenticeship will run for 1 Year 9 Months.

We are based at 400 BRANDLESHOLME ROAD, BURY, BL8 1HP

Please do not contact the employer directly, all applications and enquiries for the advertised vacancy should be made via Bury College.

If you wish to apply for multiple vacancies, please do so from the main Live Vacancies page here.

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