Apprentice Dental Nurse - Ashford

About the role

Dental Nurse Apprentice - Level 3 Extended Diploma 🦷

Ready to kickstart your career in healthcare? ✨ We're looking for motivated individuals to join our team as Dental Nurse Apprentices! This is a fantastic 12-month, government-funded opportunity leading to a Level 3 Extended Diploma qualification, delivered by City & Guilds. 🎓

What you'll be doing:

• Become an essential part of our dental surgery, providing efficient and reliable chair-side support to our dentists. 🤝
• Get hands-on experience across all areas of the practice, including:
• Reception duties: Answering calls, greeting patients with a smile 😊, managing appointments, and handling patient queries.
• Patient care: Supporting patient wellbeing and enhancing their dental experience. 🥰
• Clinical support: Sterilising and preparing equipment, assisting dentists during procedures, and maintaining a clean and organised clinical environment. 🧼
• Administration: Recording patient information, dealing with records, and managing stock of dental supplies. 📦
• Contribute to the overall smooth running of the practice and support our dentists and senior team in delivering top-notch patient care. 💯

What we're looking for:

• A proactive and reliable individual eager to learn and grow. 🌱
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team. 🧑‍🤝‍🧑

Key requirements:

• Must be eligible for a government-funded apprenticeship.
• Successful completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required. ✅
• Hepatitis B vaccination is a requirement. 💉
• Functional Skills qualifications may be required if you don't already hold them. 📚

What you'll gain:

• A nationally recognised Level 3 Extended Diploma qualification in Dental Nursing.
• Hands-on practical experience in a professional dental setting.
• The chance to make a real difference in people's oral health. 😁

Location: Training will take place at our dental surgery.

Apply now and start your journey to becoming a qualified Dental Nurse! 🚀

Key responsibilities

• Assisting dentists
• Sterilising and preparing equipment
• Performing reception duties
• Recording and dealing with patient records
• Supporting patient experience

Skills