A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join our team at Aurora Dental and Implant Clinic. We are currently hiring for a full-time Apprentice Dental Nurse for our clinic in Chippenham.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring and efficient person to join our expanding team.
If you have a positive attitude and enjoy caring for people in a busy, challenging environment then this could be the career for you! We are looking for someone that enjoys working with people, building relationships and is passionate about providing excellent care to our patients.
At Aurora Dental Clinics we pride ourselves on our outstanding patient care, providing excellent treatment and customer service. We offer general, cosmetic and specialist dental treatments including Dental Implants, Orthodontics and sedation. All of our clinicians have undertaken extensive training to provide the highest quality of care.
The apprenticeship leads to a Dental nursing Level 3 Diploma which on completion, enables registration with the General Dental Council as a qualified Dental Nurse. Approximately 18 months is required to complete the training
The role of a Dental Nurse is to assist the dentist/hygienist with all clinical aspects within the surgery.
This includes but is not limited to:

• Greet and care for all patients in a polite and courteous manner
• Work closely with the dentist in a professional and appropriate manner
• Provide chair side assistance during all dental procedures
• Update computer records and taking notes
• Cleaning surgeries to a high level, maintaining strict cross infection controls
• Preparing instruments and materials during treatments
• Carry out reception and administrative tasks where required
• There will also be the opportunity to learn additional skills such as dental photography, radiography , sedation nursing, oral health education, intra oral scanning, treatment coordination during the apprenticeship

Requirements and prospects
Desired skills

• The successful candidate must be reliable, organised, with good communication skills, computer literate, and keen to learn
• You must always be of a smart and professional appearance, wearing a clean, presentable uniform

Personal qualities

• You will have a calm, confident and reassuring manner and the ability to relate well to people, including children and those with special needs
• You will have a positive and flexible approach to work
• Experience is not necessary; however, we are looking for ambitious, hard-working and committed individuals

Desired qualifications

• GCSEs at grades C/4 or above (or equivalent) in maths and English

Benefits:

• Enhanced annual leave
• Birthdays off
• Discounted treatments
• Become part of an Award-winning, supportive and fun team!
• A fulfilling career where you can make a positive contribution to the lives of the patients in our community
• Non-corporate, forward-thinking, family-run business
• Many opportunities for career development and long-term progression within the company
• We commit to our teams well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward

Things to consider

• You will be required to have a Hepatitis B injection and pass a DBS check

If you are interested in joining the Aurora team, please send your CV with a covering letter detailing why you are interested in this position and how you feel you would contribute to our team.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Our vision is to make a positive difference to the lives of our patients and of our team through a shared commitment to go above and beyond for our patients and each other. We are high quality dental clinics with a reputation for consistently combining excellent dentistry with an outstanding patient experience.
https://www.auroradentalclinic.co.uk/
Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship
Pay: £14,144.00-£19,890.00 per year
Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 13/12/2024