National dental organisation Genix Healthcare Limited has launched a major initiative to recruit over 100 apprentices throughout England in the next 18 months to support the demand for qualified, highly skilled dental nurses.

The Genix Healthcare Apprenticeship Programme will provide comprehensive training support for candidates for as long as three years taking them through to achieve a level three qualification. The first stage will work towards an Intermediate Level Apprenticeship in Customer Service. After an induction candidates will work in a practice, fully supervised by experienced Genix Healthcare staff, and have the opportunity to progress to an Advanced Apprenticeship in Dental Nursing (level 3). This will involve spending up to 18 months chairside in a dental surgery. Further training through the ‘Genix Academy’ offers potential for candidates to take further education and progress to practice management.

Genix Healthcare is the first dental corporate to launch such a major apprentice programme in dentistry. With 22 clinics across England and further plans for expansion in place, the business has confirmed that it will increase its workforce by almost one third (33%) through the apprentice programme.

Sian Nelson-Jones, clinical director, Genix Healthcare, said that the apprentices will be working in ‘modern practices equipped with all of the latest technology, and learning from talented professionals who really care about passing on their skills to others’.

For more information about Genix Healthcare's apprenticeship scheme, and to apply for one of the positions, contact Genix Healthcare on 0113 253 0030 or apprentice@genixhealthcare.com.