Apprentice Dental Nurse / Receptionist

Introduction

We are looking for a proactive and reliable individual to join our team on a permanent basis. Individuals will be responsible for providing high-quality chairside dental nursing and performing reception and clerical duties when required.

About the Employer

What You'll Do

Your duties will include:

• Setting up and clean down the clinical area at the start and end of each session. This includes preparing materials and instruments, and accurate record keeping
• Ensuring all instruments/equipment and work surfaces are clean and sterilised to the required standards at all times
• Ensure safe disposal of sharps and clinical waste
• Providing clinical assistance and acting as a chaperone to the dentist/therapist during procedures, interpreting the needs of the dental team and patients, and acting on them promptly and efficiently, and taking all reasonable methods to ensure patient comfort
• Answering telephone calls and queries, booking, amending or cancelling appointments as necessary

Training Outcome

Potential position upon completion of the apprenticeship.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Administrative skills
• Team working

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English - 4
• Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4

Course Information

Course: Dental nurse (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Health and science

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: 4 days a week, Monday - Friday, days confirmed at interview. 08:45 - 18:15, including 1-hour unpaid lunch between 13:00 - 14:00. One night per week until 19:30 on Tuesday (all staff rota basis) & Saturday mornings 09:00 - 13:00 once per month (all staff rota basis).

Expected Duration: 1 Year 9 Months

Training Provider: GLOUCESTERSHIRE COLLEGE