Apprentice Dental Nurse - Erith
DR R SIDDIQUE DR I KHALIQ · South East · DA8 3HF
About the role
Level 3 Dental Nurse Apprenticeship 🦷✨
Ready to kickstart your career in healthcare? Join our team as a Dental Nurse Apprentice and gain a nationally recognised Level 3 Extended Diploma in Dental Nursing! This is a 12-month, government-funded opportunity with City & Guilds, offering a fantastic blend of hands-on experience and in-depth training right here at the practice. 🎓
What you'll be doing:
As a vital part of our dental surgery team, you'll provide essential chair-side support to our dentists. Your day-to-day will be dynamic and could involve a variety of tasks, including:
- Patient Care: Greeting patients, answering their questions, and ensuring they have a positive experience. 🤝
- Admin Superstar: Handling phone calls, booking appointments, managing patient records, and processing payments. 🗓️💰
- Sterile Zones: Ensuring all equipment is sterilised and ready for procedures – crucial for a safe environment! 🧼⚙️
- Team Player: Assisting dentists, supporting the senior team, and contributing to the smooth running of the practice. 🚀
- Stock Control: Keeping track of equipment and supplies. 📦
What you'll need:
- A commitment to learning and growing in the dental field. 🌱
- To pass a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. ✅
- To be eligible for the Hepatitis B vaccine. 💉
- Functional Skills qualifications may be required.
What you'll gain:
- A Level 3 Extended Diploma qualification in Dental Nursing.
- Hands-on experience in a real dental practice.
- Valuable skills and knowledge for a future career.
- The opportunity to make a real difference to people's smiles! 😁
Apply now and start your journey to becoming a qualified Dental Nurse!
Key responsibilities
- Provide efficient and reliable chair-side support to the dental surgery
- Sterilising and preparing equipment for dentists
- Reception duties, including answering the phone and greeting patients
- Supporting patients' wellbeing and dental experience
- Recording and dealing with patient records