Apprentice Dental Nurse

Job description

Apprentice OR Trainee Dental Nurse| Sturminster Dental Care

If you are an experienced Dental Nurse, or a Trainee with experience and well progressed in your qualification, this is a great opportunity you can continue to grow your skills and confidence.

Sturminster Dental Care is expanding and we're now looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Apprentice or Trainee Dental Nurse to join our team.

Sturminster Dental Care is an award-winning private practice with over 37 years of loyal patients and strong family style values. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional patient care within a warm, supportive and collaborative environment.

You'll have the opportunity to work closely with experienced clinicians providing a wide range of private treatments including Orthodontics, Endodontics and Cosmetic dentistry helping create confident, healthy smiles every day.

Working Hours

38 hours per week

08:30 – 17:30pm

Tempdent Training provider

One day off the job withhours to be completed on the practice premises

What We Offer

Fully funded Level 3 Dental Nursing apprenticeship qualification

Structured training with full mentoring and support

Discounted dental care

Additional paid day off for your birthday

Uniform provided

Referral reward scheme

Opportunity to support charity initiatives such as Operation Smile

Your Role
As an Apprentice Or Trainee Dental Nurse, you will work alongside experienced clinicians and qualified nurses, learning all aspects of dental nursing while completing your training.

You will:

Assist dentists chairside during a variety of treatments

Learn and follow cross-infection control and decontamination procedures

Prepare and maintain clinical areas and equipment

Support patient care and communication to ensure a positive experience

Develop essential clinical and organisational skills

Complete coursework and practical assessments as part of your apprenticeship

This role offers hands-on experience in a supportive environment where you will build confidence and develop the skills required to become a qualified Dental Nurse.

About You

GCSE Grade 4 or above in both Maths and English, or Functional Skills Level 2 (or equivalent)

A genuine interest in starting a career in dental nursing

Friendly, reliable and eager to learn

Strong communication skills and a caring, patient-focused approach

Good organisational skills and attention to detail

Ability to follow instructions and work effectively within a team

Commitment to completing the apprenticeship programme

Positive attitude and strong work ethic

Ready to Apply?
We are proud to be an inclusive equal opportunity workplace. We have created a workforce that is reflective of our diverse patient and practice communities, that promotes positivity, and we believe this is critical to our success. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.

As part of our commitment to closing the Gender Pay Gap and ensuring equal opportunities for all candidates, we do not request or consider salary history at any stage of our recruitment process. Our compensation decisions are based on the requirements of the role, relevant skills and experience, and our commitment to fair and equitable pay.

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Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Sturminster Newton

Type of Contract

Full Time Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English