What the role involves
- Opportunity to work full time Monday – Thursday 8:15am – 5:15pm and Friday 8:15am – 4:30pm
- Understand the vision and brand message for the practice and deliver outstanding customer service experiences
- Between 15 and 18 month government funded course seeking a Dental Nursing Level 3 qualification
- The role will be 80% on the job learning and 20% studying with a reputable course provider
- The course is delivered in a ‘blended learning’ style i.e., coursework and portfolio pieces will be completed online or in a classroom environment
- The dental nurse apprenticeship consists of unit exams, a portfolio, and observations in the practice by an assessor who will visit the practice
- Trained to reassure patients, coordinate dental stock, decontamination, and sterilising equipment
- Any other ad hoc responsibilities as reasonably requested
Benefits
- Bonus paid upon completion of apprenticeship
- Auto enrol pension scheme
- 24/7 access to free Employee Assistance Programme
- 20 day holiday allowance plus bank holidays (pro rata)
- Eye care vouchers for VDU users
- Regular in house professional development sessions acceptable to the GDC
- GDC registration, and online CPD funded
- Career opportunities across the Dentex Health group
- Competitive salary
What we need from you
- To be a qualified Dental nurse with experience or working towards this, some experience required
- Maths and English GCSEs grades A-C
- If you don’t have GCSEs, you must complete the equivalent Functional Skills qualifications in order to meet the requirements of the training course
- Good communication and customer service skills, keeping patient satisfaction in mind
- Strong professionalism and relationship building skills
- Able to work intuitively and adapt to change
- Appreciation of the importance of health and safety
- Vaccinated against Hepatitis B and Covid-19
About us
Townley House Dental Practice are a private, family dental centre whose mission it is to ensure that you receive the best quality dental services in a comfortable setting.
We’re easily accessible for those in Peterborough and Oundle.
This is a great opportunity to join a high growth company that can offer excellent career progression and development prospects. This role would suit somebody curious and motivated to embark upon a rewarding dental nurse career.
You would be supported throughout the learning journey by your practice. Upon completion of your studies you will qualify as a dental nurse and be able to register with the General Dental Council.
Please apply now!