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Pura Vida Dental – Private Practice
Walters Ash, High Wycombe | Part-Time Apprentice Dental Nurse
Pura Vida Dental is a family-run private dental practice in Walters Ash, High Wycombe. With three modern surgeries and a growing patient base, we are looking to welcome an enthusiastic Apprentice Dental Nurse to join our close-knit clinical team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to begin a career in dental nursing and gain a recognised dental nursing qualification while working within a supportive private practice environment.
You will receive practical training and hands-on experience within the practice, alongside your apprenticeship studies, working towards becoming a qualified and GDC-registered Dental Nurse.
Working Hours
- Part-time: Approximately 22 hours per week
- Working days: Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
- Hours will be structured to accommodate the apprentice's required study and off-the-job training
- Hourly paid, with salary dependent on contracted hours
The Role
As an Apprentice Dental Nurse, you will learn and develop the skills required to support the dental team and provide a high standard of patient care.
Your training will include:
- Assisting the dentist and wider clinical team during patient appointments
- Preparing and maintaining surgeries to a high clinical standard
- Learning and following infection prevention and decontamination protocols
- Preparing instruments and equipment for dental procedures
- Supporting patients before, during and after their appointments with professionalism and care
- Maintaining accurate and compliant clinical records
- Learning about dental materials, equipment and clinical procedures
- Supporting the smooth daily running of the practice
- Attending and completing the required apprenticeship training and study
- Working towards achieving your Level 3 Dental Nurse qualification and GDC registration
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
- Enthusiastic about starting a career in dental nursing
- Reliable, punctual and consistent in their approach to work
- Friendly, approachable and confident when communicating with patients
- Keen to learn and develop new skills
- Organised, conscientious and able to follow instructions
- Able to work well as part of a team
- Calm and professional when working in a busy clinical environment
- Committed to completing their apprenticeship and becoming a qualified Dental Nurse
No previous dental nursing experience is required, although any experience working with people, in healthcare, customer service or a clinical environment would be advantageous.
What We Offer
- A family-run, supportive private practice
- Full training and support throughout your dental nursing apprenticeship
- Practical, hands-on experience in a modern dental environment
- The opportunity to work towards a recognised Level 3 Dental Nurse qualification
- Support and guidance from an experienced clinical team
- A potential long-term career opportunity within the practice upon successful completion of the apprenticeship
- Part-time hours designed to work alongside your apprenticeship study
- Free parking
- On-site parking
The Ideal Candidate
This role would suit someone who is looking to take their first step into a career in healthcare and dental nursing. You will need to be motivated, dependable and genuinely interested in learning.
We are looking for someone who will become a valued member of our team, build positive relationships with our patients and take pride in developing their clinical skills.
If you are enthusiastic about starting a career in dental nursing and would like to train within a professional, patient-focused private practice where you will be supported throughout your apprenticeship, we would love to hear from you.
Job Types: Part-time, Apprenticeship
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- High Wycombe HP14 4TH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Pay: £9,000.00-£14,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- High Wycombe HP14 4TH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Do you have a valid Enhanced DBS Certificate?
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
