About the employer

A well-established dental surgery based in Whitworth. 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 Whitworth. 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 - C/4 or above or equivalent)
  • Desired : Maths (GCSE - C/4 or above or equivalent)

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 Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 8.00am - 4.00pm. Tuesday 8.00am - 7.00pm. Friday 8.00am - 12.00pm (noon)..

The apprenticeship will run for 1 Year 9 Months.

We are based at 311-315, Market Street, Whitworth, Rochdale, OL12 8PW

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

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