Dental Nurse Apprenticeship

About the role

🚀 Trainee Dental Nurse 🚀

Ready to kickstart a career where you're making a real difference? Join our professional and welcoming private practice and gain awesome hands-on experience in all things dental nursing! From day one, we'll be by your side, helping you build confidence, level up your skills, and work towards becoming a fully qualified Dental Nurse. This is a patient-facing gig, so bring your enthusiasm, reliability, and a super positive attitude – they're just as important as the technical stuff! If you love helping people and want a job that's anything but boring, this is your chance! ✨

What you'll be doing:

• Assisting our awesome dentists and clinicians during all sorts of treatments. 🦷
• Making sure patients feel comfy, informed, and totally reassured. 😊
• Getting treatment rooms prepped and making sure all the gear is ready to go. 🛠️
• Keeping instruments clean and sterilised, following all the infection control rules. 🧼
• Always sticking to health, safety, and confidentiality policies. 🔒
• Helping patients out with advice before and after their treatments. 📝
• Keeping patient records up-to-date on our computer systems. 💻
• Helping with the smooth flow of appointments and the general buzz of the practice. 🏃‍♀️
• Chipping in with basic admin tasks when needed. 📁

We're looking for you if you:

• Have a positive "can-do" spirit and are super keen to learn. 🌱
• Are genuinely passionate about patient care and your own growth. ❤️
• Are reliable, always on time, and take pride in what you do. ⭐
• Love being part of a team and supporting your colleagues. 🤝
• Can chat clearly and confidently with both patients and the team. 🗣️
• Can stay organised and juggle tasks in a fast-paced environment. 🤹
• Have basic IT skills and are happy to learn new systems. 🖱️

What's in it for you:

• Full training and support to get your recognised Dental Nurse qualification. 🎓
• Learn on the job alongside experienced dental pros. 🧑‍⚕️
• A friendly, supportive, and professional team vibe. 😄
• An epic opportunity for career growth in the dental world. 🚀
• Valuable experience in a top-notch private practice. 🌟

Once you've smashed your Dental Nurse Apprenticeship and qualified, the doors open to so many cool career paths! Think specialist dental nursing (hello, orthodontics and implants! 🤩), dental radiography, lead nurse roles, or even further education in dental hygiene or therapy. The possibilities are huge!

*Please note: This vacancy may close sooner than expected if we find the perfect match!*

Key responsibilities

• Assist dentists and clinicians during a range of dental treatments and procedures
• Ensure patients feel comfortable, informed, and reassured throughout their visit
• Prepare treatment rooms and ensure all equipment and materials are ready for use
• Clean, sterilise, and maintain instruments in line with infection control standards
• Follow health, safety, and confidentiality policies at all times