Apprentice Dental Nurse - Huddersfield

About the role

Dental Nursing Apprenticeship 🦷 - Level 3 Extended Diploma (12 Months)

Ready to kickstart your career in healthcare? ✨ We're looking for motivated individuals to join our team as Dental Nursing Apprentices! This 12-month, government-funded program, accredited by City & Guilds, is your ticket to becoming a qualified Dental Nurse.

What you'll be doing:

• Providing top-notch, reliable support at the dental chair 🧑‍⚕️
• Assisting our dentists during treatments and procedures
• Keeping our equipment squeaky clean and sterile 🧼
• Managing reception duties – answering calls, greeting patients, and handling queries 📞
• Processing payments and managing appointments 🗓️
• Maintaining accurate patient records 📝
• Ensuring our patients have a positive and comfortable experience 😊
• Keeping treatment areas clean and tidy
• Managing our essential supplies and equipment stock 📦
• Contributing to the smooth running of the practice and supporting our senior team

What we need from you:

• Willingness to learn and grow 🌱
• A proactive and positive attitude
• Reliability and a strong work ethic 💪
• Successful completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
• You'll need to get your Hepatitis B vaccination 💉

Perks:

• Gain a Level 3 Extended Diploma in Dental Nursing (equivalent to A-levels) 🎓
• On-the-job training and real-world experience
• Learn in a supportive and friendly environment at our dental surgery
• Functional Skills training if required

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain a professional qualification and build a rewarding career! 🚀 Apply now!

Key responsibilities

• Provide efficient and reliable chair-side support to dentists.
• Perform reception duties, including handling queries, payments, and booking appointments.
• Sterilise and prepare equipment for dental procedures.
• Support patients' wellbeing and overall dental experience.
• Record and deal with patient records, manage stock, and clean dental areas.

Skills