Apprentice Dental Nurse – Village Dental Practice

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97Job Description:We have an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Dental Nurse to join our busy practice, in Whickham.
The Village Dental Practice provides range of cosmetic treatments include Veneers, Natural coloured fillings, Adult Orthodontics including 6 Month Smiles, Invisalign, Inman Aligner, Dental Implants and Tooth whitening (Enlighten) along with Facial Rejuvenation. Our team will not only achieve your new smile but also make sure you’re comfortable at all times.
Prevention is at the heart of everything we do at the Village Dental Practice: we want our patients to help them keep their teeth for life.
We’re looking for an Apprentice Dental Nurse to join our well established, friendly and supportive team. We provide a lovely working environment and like for all our members of staff to feel valued.
*Benefits:*
* GDC Registration
* Funded Indemnity Insurance
* Access to further Continuous Performance Development opportunities
* Opportunities for development and career progression within the group
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Bonus holiday days linked to length of service
* Workplace Pension
* Generous Recruitment bonus (if you then introduce new team members to the Riverdale group) which ranges from £1000-£5000!
* DBS checked and funded by the practice
* Uniform provided
*About us:*
Riverdale Healthcare are 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.
*Requirements:*
* To be able to work independently
* Have exceptional cross infection skills
* Maintain patient confidentiality
* Team player
* Organised
* Enthusiastic
* Have excellent communication skills
* Be computer literate with good IT skills and experience of dental software, ideally on System for dentists (SFD) although not essential as training can be given
* Willingness to work on reception on occasions
* Driving licence preferred but not essential
* Hep B vaccinations required
*Riverdale Dental Nurse salary banding*
* *Apprentice DN- *£7.00 (at year 1 will move to NLW (£10.42) if over 23 years (£10.80)\*
* *Trainee DN- *NWM for age (at year 1 will move to NLW (£10.42) if over 23 years (£10.80)\*
* *Dental Nurse- *under 2 years experience from £11.00 p/h
* *Dental Nurse-* Over 2 years experience from £11.25 p/h
* *Senior Nurse-* From £12.00\*
* *Nurse with additional qualifications-* From £11.50 (includes Radiography as well as Implants, Ortho and Sedation)\*
* *Regional Nurse- *Up to £15.00\*
\* Conditions apply to hourly rate. Conditions will be discussed during interview process and will be discussed on an individual basis.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From £7.00 per hour
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Free parking
* Referral programme
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Education:
* GCSE or equivalent (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: WhickhamLocation: Newcastle upon Tyne