Apprentice Dental Nurse - Maidstone

About the role

Dental Nurse Apprentice 🦷 | Level 3 Extended Diploma

Ready to kickstart your career in healthcare and make a real difference? Join our dynamic dental team as a Dental Nurse Apprentice! This is a fantastic 12-month, government-funded opportunity, leading to a Level 3 Extended Diploma in Dental Nursing, accredited by City & Guilds.

What you'll be doing:

• Be the ultimate sidekick to our dentists, providing essential chair-side support. 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️
• Master the art of sterilising and preparing equipment to keep everything tip-top. ✨
• Help manage patient records – accuracy is key! 🗂️
• Champion our patients' experience, ensuring they feel comfortable and well-cared for. 😊
• Keep our dental areas sparkling clean, from chairs to equipment. 🧼
• Manage our vital stock of equipment and supplies. 📦
• Support our dentists and senior team with a can-do attitude, ensuring top-notch patient care.

What you'll need:

• A commitment to learning and growing in a healthcare environment. 🌱
• To successfully pass a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. ✅
• To be able to receive a Hepatitis B vaccine. 💉
• Willingness to undertake Functional Skills training if required. 📚

This is a Level 3 (A level equivalent) Apprenticeship Standard recognised by the GDC (General Dental Council). Your training will be a blend of hands-on experience here at the practice and formal learning.

Ready to join the team? Apply now! 👇

Key responsibilities

• Assisting dentists and providing chair-side support
• Sterilising and preparing equipment
• Performing reception duties
• Supporting patient experience and wellbeing
• Recording and managing patient records

Skills