Apprentice Dental Nurse - Dorchester

About the role

🚀 Dental Nurse Apprentice (Level 3 A-Level Equivalent) – 12 Month Government-Funded Course 🦷

Ready to kickstart a career in healthcare with a hands-on apprenticeship? We're looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team as Dental Nurse Apprentices. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience and a recognized qualification, all while being part of a supportive dental practice. 🤩

What You'll Be Doing:

• Chair-side Support: Become a pro at assisting our dentists during treatments, ensuring smooth and efficient patient care. 🧑‍⚕️
• Equipment Master: Learn to sterilize, prepare, and manage all the dental equipment needed for appointments. 🧼
• Reception Rockstar: Handle inquiries, greet patients with a smile, answer phones, and manage appointments like a boss. 📞
• Patient Champion: Play a key role in ensuring our patients have a positive and comfortable experience from start to finish. 🥰
• Admin Ace: Assist with patient records, take payments, and manage appointment bookings and follow-ups. 📝
• Stock Savvy: Keep an eye on our equipment and supply stock, making sure we always have what we need. 📦
• Practice Powerhouse: Contribute to keeping our dental areas clean and tidy, and support the wider dental team in delivering excellent patient care. ✨

What You'll Get:

• A 12-month, government-funded Level 3 Extended Diploma in Dental Nursing by City & Guilds. 🎓
• Hands-on training and experience within a real dental practice environment. 🏢
• The chance to develop essential skills for a rewarding career. 💪
• Support from our experienced dental team. 🤗

Important Bits:

• You'll need to pass a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. ✅
• A Hepatitis B vaccination will be required. 💉
• Functional Skills training will be provided if needed. 📚

This apprenticeship is based at our dental surgery. 📍

Key responsibilities

• Assisting dentists and providing chair-side support.
• Sterilising and preparing equipment for dental procedures.
• Performing reception duties, including handling queries and appointments.
• Supporting patient wellbeing and dental experience.
• Managing practice operations, including records and supplies.

Skills