
Job title: Apprentice Dental Nurse
Employed or self-employed: Employed
Salary: Above government recommended Apprentice wage
Hours: Salaried 42.17 hours a month, which includes one Saturday a month. (Apprentice will have 20% of hours paid study time).
We are looking to recruit a driven and hardworking Apprentice Dental Nurse at our dental practice. You do not need any qualifications or previous experience as full training will be provided to the successful candidate and enrolment for a dental nurse course leading to registration with the General Dental Council.
The successful candidate will need to have relevant immunisations for this role.
We are looking for a committed individual, who has excellent communication skills, is reliable and who works well as part of a team.
Savernake Dental is a stylish, friendly, and relaxing Dental Practice in the historic market town of Marlborough, Wiltshire. With state-of-the-art facilities, including a CBCT scanner, Trios scanner and microscope, we are able to offer Dental excellence to our existing, new and referred patients.
We have a large, free onsite carpark and changing rooms with shower facilities available for the team.
With 11 surgeries, 2 of which are dedicated to Hygiene, as well as offering general dentistry, we are able to offer our patients onsite a Specialist Orthodontist, a Specialist Periodontist, a DWSi in Endodontics, implants, IV and inhalation sedation, Invisalign, and a complete smile makeover.
Key responsibilities & duties:
– Assisting Dentist and Practice Manager with all clinical aspects of the surgery
– To provide excellent patient care
– Maintain high levels of cross infection controls and materials
– Perform all duties in line with the Code of Ethics and GDC Standards
– To assist on reception to complete administration duties
Work experience and skills:
•Able to deliver clear and accurate information.
•Excellent telephone manner
•Ability to use IT and operate a computer-based system
•Excellent communication skills
•Team player
•Organisational skills
•Have drive and motivation
•Ensure all requirements from Training Company are met and maintained throughout the course to qualify at level 3 Dental Nursing NVQ. This will include webinars, practical tests and written exams on a strict timetable/schedule
Future training opportunities
Radiography ☒
Sedation ☒
Implants ☒
Endodontics ☒
TCO ☒
Orthodontics ☒
Company Benefits
Competitive salary
Company pension scheme
GDC and indemnity paid
Core CPD organised by the practice
Perk-box membership- employee discount scheme
Extra day off for Birthday
Support of a well-established friendly team
Annual cost of living wage increase
Employee of the month rewards
Social events including summer and Christmas parties
Onsite parking- Yes
If you would like to apply, please send your CV to practicemanager@savernakedentistry.co.uk or send your CV with a covering letter to the Practice Manager, Savernake Dental Practice, Hertford Road, Marlborough Business Park, Salisbury Road, Marlborough, Wiltshire SN8 4FD.








