Apprentice Dental Nurse
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Company Phoenix Orthodontics
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Provider GLOUCESTERSHIRE COLLEGE
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Location GL1 1DP
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Type Apprenticeship
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Salary Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector Health and science
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Ref NAS-2000060633
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Application Deadline Date 05/11/2026
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Start Date 14/12/2026
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Positions Available 1
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Working Week 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday. 08:45-13:00 AM session to 14:00-18:15 PM session (Late nights Tuesday 10:15-19:30, Early morning Fridays 07:45-17:15 and one Saturday a month 08:45-13:00, all of which are on a rota basis between all nurses).
Brief Description
We are looking for a proactive and reliable individual to join our team on a permanent basis. Individuals will be responsible for providing high quality chair side dental nursing and performing reception and clerical duties when required.
Future Prospects
Potential position upon completion of the apprenticeship. After qualifying we provide the opportunity to complete further courses in Dental Impression Taking and Dental Radiography, company funded.
Vacancy Detail
Your Job duties will include:
- Set up and clean down the clinical area at the start and end of each session. This includes preparing materials and instruments, and accurate record keeping.
- Ensure all instruments/equipment and work surface are clean and sterilised to the required standards at all times. Ensure safe disposal of sharps and clinical waste.
- Provide clinical assistance and act as a chaperone to dentist/therapist during procedures, interpret needs of the dental team and patients, and act on them promptly and efficiently, and take all reasonable methods to ensure patient comfort.
- Answer telephone calls and queries, booking, amending or cancelling appointments as necessary.