Apprentice Dental Nurse Vacancy

About the employer

Stonemount Dental Practice in Higher Blackley, Manchester is a family orientated dental practice which was established over 50 years ago.
We aim to provide you with high quality dental care in a safe and friendly environment.
Our highly trained staff use the latest technologies and materials to provide you with the best dental care.
We offer full range of cosmetic and general dentistry to all patients in a relaxed and homely atmosphere.

About the vacancy

Immediate start. We are a small and friendly run practice and would like to welcome an apprentice on board to work as part of a team at our dental practice in Blackley. This is an exciting opportunity for a trainee dental nurse to complete the L3 dental qualification.

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.

This is a work-based qualification with weekly (Wednesday) timetabled classes.

What skills are we looking for?

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

Qualifications

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

Outcome

Subject to a successful apprenticeship, you may be offered employment by the dental practice on a permanent basis.