Apprentice Dental Nurse - Cheltenham
STROUD SMILE LTD · South West · GL52 3EY
About the role
Dental Nurse Apprentice 🦷✨
Ready to kickstart your career in the healthcare world? We're looking for motivated individuals to join our team as a Dental Nurse Apprentice! This is a fantastic 12-month, government-funded Level 3 Extended Diploma course, accredited by City & Guilds, that will set you up for success. 🚀
As a Dental Nurse Apprentice, you'll be an integral part of our practice, working alongside dentists and the team to provide top-notch patient care. Your responsibilities will be diverse and engaging, including:
- Assisting our dentists with procedures, providing efficient and reliable chair-side support. 🤝
- Keeping our practice safe and sterile by sterilising and preparing equipment. 🧼
- Handling reception duties: answering calls, greeting patients with a smile, and managing patient queries. 📞😊
- Taking payments and managing appointments, ensuring our schedule runs smoothly. 🗓️
- Maintaining patient records and ensuring confidentiality. 📁
- Supporting patients' well-being and making their dental experience positive and comfortable. 🥰
- Keeping our dental areas clean and tidy, including dental chairs. 🪥
- Managing stock of essential equipment and supplies. 📦
What you'll gain:
- A Level 3 Extended Diploma qualification in Dental Nursing.
- Hands-on experience in a professional dental setting.
- A supportive and friendly work environment.
- The chance to make a real difference in people's oral health. 😄
Requirements:
- Successful completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. ✅
- Willingness to undergo a Hepatitis B vaccine. 💉
- Functional Skills training if required.
This is a Level 3 (A-level equivalent) Apprenticeship Standard opportunity. Training will be conducted on-site at the dental surgery.
If you're a team player, eager to learn, and passionate about helping others, we want to hear from you! Apply now and let's shape your future in dental nursing! 🌟
Key responsibilities
- Providing chair-side support to the dental surgery
- Sterilising and preparing equipment
- Performing reception duties, including patient queries and bookings
- Supporting patients' well-being and dental experience
- Recording and dealing with patient records