We are currently looking to recruit an apprentice dental nurse, this is an exciting position for anyone who is wanting to earn whilst they gain a qualification.

You will work at the practice full time (37.5hrs) with 20% of the time being spent carrying out your course work / learning which is called “off the job training”.

During your training you will have a number of work place observation where an assessor will come to the practice and observe you on area such as:-

• assisting the dentist whilst carrying an examination
• working in the decontamination room
• developing radiographs
• assisting dentists whilst carrying out fillings/extractions/root canal treatments/dentures
• oral health simulations

The role of the dental nurse is very varied and interesting, you will assist the dentist whilst they are treating patients, carry out excellent cross infection control, work in the decontamination room sterilising instruments, provide  excellent customer service and care to our patients.

To become an apprentice at Meltham Dental Care you will  need to send your CV to joanne@melthamdentalcare.co.uk. You must have at least Maths and English grade C or above as a minimum.