Job role: Apprentice Dental Nurse Practice: Alpha Dental Care Fairfield Location: 19 Wellburn Road, Stockton-on-Tees TS19 7PP Position: Part Time 4 days per week Tuesday-Friday, 8:15am-17:30 (17:00 on a Friday) - 32.5 hours in total At Riverdale Healthcare, our mission is to improve lives by providing accessible dental care for all. We aim to be an employer of choice by offering both financial and personal rewards. We support your career development with outstanding incentives, recognition, and growth opportunities. Continued support and development once your course has been completed 21 days annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays) Quarterly practice performance bonus Retail discounts and deals through our easy-to-use app Annual leave package which increases with your length of service Uniform provided GDC registration covered Indemnity covered Refer a friend scheme which could see you earning up £5000 Free Mortgage advice Working and Training as a Apprentice Dental Nurse… An Apprentice dental nurse works alongside the dentist, assisting in various NHS and private dental procedures to ensure optimal patient care and experience. As a Apprentice Dental Nurse, you will be part of a supportive environment where we are committed to building cohesive teams that trust each other, work professionally, and take ownership of the practice's success. Your responsibilities will include: Assisting the dentist by providing chairside support and ensuring the availability of the correct equipment and materials. Offering support and assistance to a diverse range of patients. Adhering to practice health and safety and infection control procedures. Keeping clinical areas, equipment, and instruments clean, tidy, and disinfected. Accurately completing patient clinical records. Completing all clinical daily, weekly, and monthly logs and checks. Training You will complete The National Diploma in Dental Nursing qualification, which will be learning and development through Temp Dent our Appreticeship provider, with on the job training with colleagues, online learning and CPD, online training sessions. You will need to complete written and practical exams and maintain a record of experience. Riverdale Healthcare are here to support you every step of the way! Could I be a Apprentice Dental Nurse? Passionate about Dental Nursing : Are you eager to start a career in dental nursing? Committed to Training : Can you commit to a training program that lasts upto 24 months? Comfortable in a Clinical Setting : Are you at ease working in a clinical environment? Strong Interpersonal Skills : Can you communicate effectively with colleagues and a diverse range of patients? Organised : Do you have excellent organisational skills to ensure appointments run on time? Compassionate : Are you naturally compassionate with colleagues and patients? IT Proficient : Do you have basic IT skills? Team Player : Are you a team player who works well with others? If you can confidently say "yes" to these points, you may be the perfect fit for a career as a Apprentice Dental Nurse. About Riverdale Healthcare Riverdale Healthcare is a growing independent dental group with a passion for patient care and respect for all our team members. We have strong values which include ‘We Care About People’ and that applies to our teams and patients. What excites us is being able to create a thriving and interesting working environment where you are respected and have fun with your team! Our team of Dental Nurses can expect the highest level of support whilst being equipped to perform dentistry to the highest standards with patient care at the heart of our vision. Reasonable Adjustments: If you require any additional support or reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please contact the recruitment department at your earliest convenience at: recruitment@riverdalehealthcare.com. If you’re ready to apply, just hit the apply button and send your application to our Recruitment Team!