About the employer

A well-established dental surgery based in Accrington. 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.

About the vacancy

Immediate start if you would you like a career as a dental nurse? Then this could be the perfect role for you at a well-established dental practice based in Accrington. You will be trained in all aspects of dental nursing and supported by a Learning & Skills Coach from Bury College during your training.

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 Level 3 apprenticeship standard.

Level 3 Dental Nursing Practitioner Diploma.

This is a work-based qualification with timetabled classes every week. College attendance may also be required for Functional Skills.

What skills are we looking for?

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Patience

Qualifications

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

Outcome

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


The starting salary is £14,526.20 a year for 37 hours 8.00am - 4.00pm, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. 8.00am - 7.00pm, Tuesday. 8.00am - 12.00 noon on Friday..

The apprenticeship will run for 1 Year 9 Months.

We are based at Park House, Argyle Street, Accrington, BB5 1DQ

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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