Apprentice Dental Nurse - Coundon
AMIT NAYYAR · North East · DL14 8NP
About the role
🚀 Apprentice Dental Nurse Opportunity! 🚀
Ready to kickstart your career in healthcare and make a real difference? We're looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team as Apprentice Dental Nurses! This is a fantastic 12-month, government-funded apprenticeship program, leading to a Level 3 Extended Diploma qualification from City & Guilds. 🎓
What you'll be doing:
As an Apprentice Dental Nurse, you'll be a vital part of our dental surgery, gaining hands-on experience in a supportive environment. Your responsibilities will include:
- 🧠 Assisting dentists chair-side with efficiency and reliability.
- ✨ Sterilising and meticulously preparing equipment for dental procedures.
- 👋 Greeting patients, answering calls, and managing reception duties.
- 💬 Handling patient queries and providing a positive experience.
- 💰 Processing payments.
- 🗓️ Booking appointments and managing follow-ups.
- ✍️ Accurately recording and managing patient records.
- 😊 Supporting patient wellbeing and enhancing their overall dental experience.
- 🧼 Keeping dental areas, including chairs, clean and hygienic.
- 📦 Managing stock of essential equipment and supplies.
- 🤝 Undertaking any other duties to support our dentists and senior team in delivering exceptional patient care.
What we need from you:
- ✅ Willingness to pass a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
- 💉 Ability to receive a Hepatitis B vaccine.
The Program:
- Qualification: Dental Nurse (GDC 2023) Level 3 (A level) Apprenticeship Standard.
- Training: Takes place at our dental surgery.
- Additional Support: Functional Skills training provided if required.
This apprenticeship is your chance to learn, grow, and build a rewarding career in dental nursing. We can't wait to hear from you! 😄🦷
Key responsibilities
- Assisting dentists and providing efficient chair-side support
- Sterilising and preparing equipment
- Performing reception duties, including handling queries and appointments
- Supporting patient experience and wellbeing
- Recording and dealing with patient records