Apprentice Dental Nurse - Derby

About the role

🚀 Apprentice Dental Nurse - Level 3 Extended Diploma (12-month Apprenticeship) 🦷

Dreaming of a career that's both rewarding and makes a real difference? ✨ Join our team as an Apprentice Dental Nurse and kickstart your journey with a government-funded, City & Guilds Level 3 Extended Diploma! This is your chance to gain hands-on experience while learning the ropes from the best. 💯

What you'll be doing:

• Becoming a pro at chair-side assistance, supporting our dentists with efficiency and reliability. 💪
• Mastering the art of sterilising and preparing vital equipment to the highest standards. 🧽
• Tackling reception duties: answering calls, greeting patients with a smile 😊, and managing appointments like a boss. 🗓️
• Handling patient queries and taking payments smoothly. 💳
• Keeping patient records accurate and confidential. 🤫
• Ensuring our patients have the best possible dental experience, from start to finish. ❤️
• Helping to manage our stock and supplies, keeping everything ship-shape. 📦
• Contributing to a clean and safe environment for everyone. 🧼
• Collaborating with our dentists and senior team to deliver top-notch patient care. 🤝

What we're looking for:

• A passion for healthcare and a desire to learn. 🌱
• Reliability and a can-do attitude. 👍
• Great communication and people skills. 🗣️
• The ability to work as part of a team. 👯‍♀️

Important bits:

• This is a Level 3 (A-level equivalent) Apprenticeship Standard, recognised by GDC 2023.
• Your training will be integrated into your work at the dental surgery. 🏥
• You'll need to pass a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. 🕵️‍♀️
• A Hepatitis B vaccination is required. 💉
• Functional Skills training will be provided if needed. 📚

Ready to make your mark? Apply now! 👇

Key responsibilities

• Provide efficient and reliable chair-side support to the dental surgery.
• Sterilising and preparing equipment for dentists.
• Performing reception duties, including managing patient queries, payments, and bookings.
• Supporting patients' wellbeing and dental experience.
• Recording and dealing with patient records.

Skills