Trainee Dental Nurse Leicester, England
Job description
Vacancy Title - Trainee Dental Nurse
Wages: To be discussed at interview
Location: Desford DentalCare, 18 Manor Road, Desford, Leicestershire LE9 9JR
VACANCY DESCRIPTION
This is a fantastic opportunity to progress into an exciting dental career in a busy dental practice which is looking to recruit an enthusiastic individual to work alongside the dental team.
Duties will include assisting in the provision and delivery of dental care to patients, reception duties and decontamination/sterilising in the surgery.
In-house training will be given by an experienced team and you will working towards the National Diploma for dental nursing.
The ideal candidate will have grade C's GCSE or above in English and Maths. They must be organised, with good communication skills, be computer literate, keen to learn, be of smart and professional appearance at all times and have a positive attitude.
Desford Dentalcare are looking to recruit a hardworking, reliable and enthusiastic person who wants to develop a career in dental nursing.
We are a friendly and well established practice in Desford and are looking for someone to join our growing team.
Our ideal candidate would have a professional approach with a mature and hardworking attitude. They would provide excellent patient care and show commitment to their work.
As a dental nurse your duties would include; Providing chair side assistance to the dentist, Ensure the care and welfare of patients, Preparing and maintaining the clinical environment, Sterilisation of instruments, Mixing materials, Charting on the computer, Complying with strict cross infection procedures, Developing digital x-rays, Ensure adequate stocks of materials are within the surgery, Carrying out some reception and administrative tasks
QUALIFICATIONS ACHIEVED WITH APPRENTICESHIP COMPLETION
National Diploma in Dental Nursing
Health and Safety
Equality and Diversity
First Aid at Work
FUTURE PROSPECTS
There are good career progression opportunities for example; Hygienist & Practice Management and many other industry professions for the right person.
SKILLS REQUIRED
The successful candidate must be reliable, organised, with good communication skills, computer literate, and keen to learn. You must be of a smart and professional appearance at all times, wearing a clean, presentable uniform and have a positive attitude.
IMPORTANT OTHER INFORMATION
You will be required to have a Hepatitis B injection and pass a DBS check
Job Type: Apprenticeship
Required education:
- GCSE in Maths and English
Job Location:
- Desford, Leicestershire
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship
Salary: From £10.42 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring programme
- Flexitime
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Supplemental pay types:
- Loyalty bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Leicester, LE9 9JR: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 1 year (preferred)
- full time work: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
