Apprentice Dental Nurse - Northumberland

About the role

Level 3 Dental Nurse Apprenticeship (A Level Equivalent) 🎓

Ready to kickstart your career in healthcare? Join our team as a Dental Nurse Apprentice on a 12-month, government-funded City & Guilds Level 3 Extended Diploma! 🚀

As an apprentice, you'll gain hands-on experience and learn the ropes by:

• Assisting our amazing dentists during treatments 🦷
• Keeping our equipment spotless and ready – sterilisation is key! 🧼
• Handling reception duties, from greeting patients to managing appointments 📞
• Making sure every patient has a positive and comfortable experience 🥰

Your day-to-day will be dynamic, covering everything from:

• Reception: Answering calls, welcoming patients, and managing inquiries.
• Patient Support: Addressing patient questions and ensuring their wellbeing.
• Admin: Taking payments, booking appointments, and managing patient records.
• Clinical Support: Preparing and sterilising instruments, and providing efficient chair-side assistance.
• Practice Management: Stock control, cleaning dental areas, and contributing to a smooth-running practice.

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop valuable skills in a supportive environment, with training happening right here at the dental surgery! 🏫

To be considered, you'll need to:

• Pass a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check ✅
• Be willing to receive a Hepatitis B vaccine.

Let's build smiles together! 😁

Key responsibilities

• Assisting dentists and providing efficient chair-side support.
• Sterilising and preparing dental equipment.
• Performing reception duties, including patient interaction and administration.
• Supporting patients' wellbeing and dental experience.
• Recording and managing patient records.

Skills