Apprentice Dental Nurse - Dental Art

A fantastic opportunity has become available for an Apprentice Dental Nurse at our friendly dental practice. Dental Art is situated on Evington Road in Leicester. A practice which offers a variety of dental procedures and cosmetic makeovers to meet our patient needs. It is an approved Enhanced Foundation Training Private/NHS dental practice.

Working week

Monday to Friday, 9am- 5pm – Saturday morning (optional).

35 hours a week

Annual Wage

£14,560 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Saturday rate of £10 per hour

What will the apprentice be doing?

We will provide the candidate with comprehensive training and guidance in both surgical and reception duties. They will also gain extensive experience in assisting with orthodontic treatments and working alongside our Specialist Minor Oral Surgeons, who perform complex extraction work and other general dentistry treatments. As an Apprentice Dental Nurse, your role will be to assist the dentist with all clinical aspects within the surgery. This also includes:

• Always greet and care for all patients in a polite and courteous manner

• Work closely with the dentist in a professional and appropriate manner

• Provide chairside assistance during all dental procedures

• Update computer records and taking notes

• Cleaning surgeries to a high level, maintaining strict cross-infection controls

• Preparing instruments and materials during treatments

• Carry out reception and administrative tasks where required

Where you’ll work

168 Evington Road, Evington, Leicester, LE2 1HL

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying. This successful apprentice will work with the team five days each week and one day every month they will attend Leicester College at Freemen's Park Campus.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 4/C or equivalent)

• Maths (grade 4/C or equivalent)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills

• Attention to detail

• Organisation skills

• Customer care skills

• Problem solving skills

• Administrative skills

• Number skills

• Analytical skills

• Logical

• Team working

• Creative

• Initiative

• Non judgemental

• Patience

About the employer

This is an approved Foundation Training Private/NHS dental practice based in Leicester where dentistry and patient care is delivered with compassion and kindness. We also carry out orthodontic treatment and have Specialist Surgeons performing Minor Oral Surgery.

Company benefits

Annual 20 working days (+ 6 Bank Holidays).

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

To become a fully qualified Dental Nurse and receptionist.

As an enhanced training practice, we always encourage our staff to go for further training, e.g. In Oral Health, Radiography etc.

Ask a question

Sameera

sfaruk@leicestercollege.ac.uk