About the vacancy

An immediate start building a career as a dental nurse. 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
• Possible receptionist service to customers, booking appointments and welcoming patients
• Working along-side the wider health care sector and other GDP’s

You will receive the following training:

• Dental nurse inegrated level 3 apprenticeship standard
• L3 extended diploma in dental nursing
• College attendance is one day a week

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
• Logical
• 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.