Job Description

Are you looking to start a career in Dental Nursing? We have an exciting opportunity available for you to work with us whilst studying to become a qualified Dental Nurse at our Plymouth Dental Education Practice! Youll receive mentoring and guidance from experienced clinical staff when working in our clinics, and youll attend Exeter College one day per week for study time.

Role summary:


The role holder will be enrolled with Exeter College as an Apprentice Dental Nurse and will be mentored by experienced clinical staff to support the provision of high quality, safe, clinical care which includes all aspects of Primary Care Dentistry and the associated administrative tasks.


The role holder will also be required to take part in student activities such as induction and assessments.


Key accountabilities:

Effective and efficient engagement with all processes required to support the provision of clinical care Liaison with clinic staff and students to maximise the efficiency of the clinics Ensure all activities are undertaken in compliance with Equality and Diversity regulations for staff, students and patients Ensure all clinicians and students are adhering to policies, protocols and processes Work as a chairside Dental Nurse


Hours: 37.50 per week



About the employer:







Requirements and Prospects:



Computer literacy, including competence with Microsoft Office Ability to work as an individual within a team environment Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written Understanding of how internal processes can impact on organisational performance Able to prioritise and move between tasks to meet deadlines Demonstrates self-leadership Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment at all times Demonstrates commitment and support to PDSE, to PDSE managers and to colleagues Self-motivated and committed to the training programme Uses initiative to start and complete tasks without direct supervision Takes ownership of tasks Uses own expertise and uses it to develop others Supports others to achieve goals Forms good working relationships with colleagues to achieve successful outcomes Ability to manage multiple tasks and competing demands


Potential for full-time employment after apprenticeship if applicable.



Training Provided:


You will attend Exeter College one day per week during term time, to work towards your Level 3 Dental Nursing Apprenticeship.



Additional Information:



It is essential that Apprentice Dental Nurses have access outside of work to a computer with internet connection.


This post requires Hepatitis B immunisation and other health clearance as stipulated by Occupational Health.


Plymouth-based Dental Nurses will be routinely required to work across both Plymouth sites and may occasionally be required to work in Exeter or Truro.


An enhanced DBS Check will be carried out.




GCSE or equivalent 4/C or above in English and Maths.