Dental Nurse Apprentice

Corner Dental Surgery

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An exciting opportunity for a motivated & professional candidate, to train and work within a busy, well-established dental practice. The successful candidate will need to have excellent communication skills & a willingness to learn. The role involves assisting the clinician in all procedures by anticipating, passing & receiving instruments.

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Closing date: March 31, 2025

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Wage:
£14,722.50 a year
Total hours per week:
37.5
Expected duration (weeks):
52
Positions (available):
1
Date posted:
March 14, 2025
Possible start date:
April 7, 2025
Apprenticeship level:

Advanced

The successful candidates’ duties will include but are not limited to:

  • Decontamination of instruments and infection control before, during and after a dental procedure
  • Helping ensure health and safety in the workplace
  • Setting up the surgery for dental procedures
  • Caring for all patients
  • Assisting the clinician in all chairside procedures by anticipating, passing and receiving instruments and items
  • Processing and mounting radiographs
  • Liaising with dental labs
  • Ensure patient records are stored confidentiality
  • The apprentice will be working towards their City and Guild Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing
  • Functional Skills in maths and English, if required 
  • The apprentice will have a day release on a Wednesday during term time and this will be held at St Helens College Town Centre Campus
  • Opportunity for a full-time position upon completion of the qualification.

Employer

Corner Dental Surgery

We have been caring for the population of St. Helens for nearly 100 years and some of our youngest patients are fifth generation patients from those first days of the practice on Westfield Street. The practice is owned and run by Chris Williams who also still practices here on a daily basis so he is always available to help with any problems that might occur.

Training

Training Provider:

ST HELENS COLLEGE

Apprenticeship standard:

Dental nurse (integrated) (level 3)

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