Role Description
Are you looking for a career in healthcare? Perhaps a career change?
Then join us on a journey that is challenging and rewarding where you will learn something new every day!
- We have a rewarding pay structure that increases when you qualify
- You will work towards a NVQ level 3 in Dental Nursing
- You will have the support of a Nurse buddy, your Practice Manager, your assessor and our specialist nurse training team.
- We pay for your GDC membership and renew this each year whilst you’re with us.
- We also have a number of company benefits including an online platform with a variety of brand name discounts.
- When you qualify as dental nurse, the next career steps for you are endless – we really believe and can demonstrate all different kinds of career development.
Working and Training as Dental Nurse…
A dental nurse works side by side to the Dentist assisting them in a variety of dental procedures ultimately making sure the patient care and experience is at its best.
As a Trainee Dental Nurse you will work in a supportive environment; we are passionate about building great teams who trust each other, work professionally, and take ownership for the success for the practice. This includes:
- Assist the Dentist by providing chairside support ensuring that the correct equipment and materials are available
- Provide support and assistance to a wide array of patients, including those who are anxious or upset
- Follow practice health and safety and infection control procedures
- Keep the clinical areas and all equipment and instruments clean, tidy and disinfected
- Accurately complete patient clinical records
- Complete all clinical daily, weekly and monthly logs and checks
- Ensure adequate stocks of materials and other items within the surgery
Dental Nursing is a fantastic “earn-while-you-learn” career – we offer a permanent role which supports Nurses starting their journey to becoming a GDC registered Dental Nurse.
Roderick Dental will support Trainee Nurses who have already signed up to or are working towards a Dental Nursing Qualification. For those, who have not yet begun a course, we can assist in finding a course provider or Apprenticeship.
The course will include
- On the job training
- Online learning
- Face-to-Face training sessions
- Completion of a record of experience
- Written and Practical exams
Am I the right person?
- Dedicated to starting a career in Dental Nursing
- Able to commit to a 12month+ vocational training programme
- Comfortable working in a clinical environment
- Excellent interpersonal skills to be able to communicate effectively with your practice colleagues and a variety of patients
- Excellent organisation skills to keep appointments to time
- Compassionate
- Flexible
- Excellent written communication skills
- IT skills
- Team player
What do I do next?
Join Rodericks, join a team that values what you do!
We’re here to help. If you require any further information please get in touch.
