Apprentice Dental Nurse (FTC) - FT, Penzance
- Penzance, Cornwall
- Contract
- Full-time
- 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
- 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)
- Dental allowance and 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
- Techscheme, the option to buy tech through salary sacrifice!
- My Healthy discounts - get discounts on Gyms and online retailer
- 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