Vacancy - Trainee Dental Nurse
Honour Health Jesmond
Full Time - 5 days per week: Monday 8.45am - 6.30pm, Tuesday 8.45am - 6.30pm, Wednesday 8.45am - 6.30pm, Thursday 8.45am - 6.30pm, Friday 8.45am - 5.30pm)
Start date - ASAP
We are looking for a Full time Trainee dental nurse to join our growing team, based at Honour Health Jesmond.
The Honour Health Group is an award-winning group of dental practices providing NHS and private dentistry. We are an independent, family-run group with a long-established reputation for providing excellent patient care. We are very proud to have been treating patients throughout the North East for more than 35 years now
Honour Health Jesmond is a modern, well-equipped practice based in a fantastic location on Osborne Road in the heart of Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne. We offer a friendly, fun environment to work in, where each member of staff is valued and supported. We are continually investing in staff training to help everyone on the team achieve their full potential.
We've won a series of accolades for our dedication to patient care, including 'Dental Team of the Year 2024' and 'Practice of the Year 2024' from the Dentistry Awards.
The role will provide a fully funded apprenticeship, with off the job training and support from a personal tutor. You will achieve a Level 3 Dental Nurse Qualification over the course of 18 months' training. The course will be carried out online and you will also have a mentor who will support you with in-house training.
Once qualified, you will register as a dental care professional with the General Dental Council (GDC).
Our ideal candidate will be somebody who is:
* Motivated and ready to support the dental team to provide excellent patient care
* Passionate about caring for patients
* Able to work well as part of a team
* Have good IT skills
* Has great organisational skills
Responsibilities:
* Preparation of the surgery and instruments prior to surgical session
* Escorting client into surgery and preparing them for treatment
* Providing chair-side assistance during all dental procedures
* Managing the clinician's lab work, liaising with reception and dental labs as needed
* Maintaining a clean environment before, during and after each surgical session
* Cleaning and sterilising all instruments after each client, adhering to practices cross infection policy
* Ensuring all clinical and hazardous waste is deposed of in the appropriate manner compliant with current medical regulations
* Ensuring that all surgical equipment is maintained as per manufacturer's instructions and are cleaned appropriately
* Attend and participate in practice meetings
* Undergo training as may be required to develop skills and abilities
Benefits Include:-
* Fully funded training to successful Dental Nurse Qualification
* Central Location
* Special leave to celebrate your birthday (after 2 years service)
* Extra holidays after 5 years service
* Continuous career progression
* Progression (study budget 2 years post qualification)
* GDC paid (when qualified)
* CPD paid (when qualified)
* Indemnity paid (when qualified)
* Discounted travel passes
* Team building events
* Uniform provided
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £8.00 per hour
Benefits:
* Employee discount
* Transport links
Work Location: In person