Job Description

Apprentice Dental Nurse

Employed or self-employed:

Employed

Salary:

Above government recommended Apprentice wage

Hours:

Salaried 42.17 hours a month, which includes one Saturday a month. (Apprentice will have 20% of hours paid study time).

We are looking to recruit a driven and hardworking Apprentice Dental Nurse at our dental practice. You do not need any qualifications or previous experience as full training will be provided to the successful candidate and enrolment for a dental nurse course leading to registration with the General Dental Council.

The successful candidate will need to have relevant immunisations for this role.

We are looking for a committed individual, who has excellent communication skills, is reliable and who works well as part of a team.

Savernake Dental is a stylish, friendly, and relaxing Dental Practice in the historic market town of Marlborough, Wiltshire. With state-of-the-art facilities, including a CBCT scanner, Trios scanner and microscope, we are able to offer Dental excellence to our existing, new and referred patients.

We have a large, free onsite carpark and changing rooms with shower facilities available for the team.

With 11 surgeries, 2 of which are dedicated to Hygiene, as well as offering general dentistry, we are able to offer our patients onsite a Specialist Orthodontist, a Specialist Periodontist, a DWSi in Endodontics, implants, IV and inhalation sedation, Invisalign, and a complete smile makeover.

Key responsibilities & duties:

Assisting Dentist and Practice Manager with all clinical aspects of the surgery To provide excellent patient care Maintain high levels of cross infection controls and materials Perform all duties in line with the Code of Ethics and GDC Standards To assist on reception to complete administration duties

Work experience and skills:

Able to deliver clear and accurate information. Excellent telephone manner Ability to use IT and operate a computer-based system Excellent communication skills Team player Organisational skills Have drive and motivation Ensure all requirements from Training Company are met and maintained throughout the course to qualify at level 3 Dental Nursing NVQ. This will include webinars, practical tests and written exams on a strict timetable/schedule

Future training opportunities:

Radiography Sedation Implants Endodontics TCO Orthodontics

Company Benefits

Competitive salary Company pension scheme GDC and indemnity paid Core CPD organised by the practice Perk-box membership- employee discount scheme Extra day off for Birthday Support of a well-established friendly team Annual cost of living wage increase Employee of the month rewards Social events including summer and Christmas parties Onsite parking
If you would like to apply, please send your CV to

practicemanager@savernakedentistry.co.uk

or send your CV with a covering letter to T

he Practice Manager, Savernake Dental Practice, Hertford Road, Marlborough Business Park, Salisbury Road, Marlborough, Wiltshire SN8 4FD.

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship

Benefits:

Additional leave Company events Free parking On-site parking
Work Location: In person