Apprentice Dental Nurse - Preston
GS CLINIC LTD · North West · PR2 5JS
About the role
🚀 Ready to kickstart your career in healthcare? 🦷 We're looking for bright, enthusiastic individuals to join us as a Dental Nursing Apprentice! This is a fantastic 12-month, government-funded Level 3 Extended Diploma course, accredited by City & Guilds. 🎓
As a Dental Nurse Apprentice, you'll be right at the heart of our practice, gaining invaluable hands-on experience. Your day-to-day will involve:
- 📞 Front Desk & Patient Care: Answering calls, greeting patients with a smile, handling queries, and managing appointments and payments.
- 🤝 Patient Support: Ensuring patients feel comfortable and well-supported throughout their visit.
- 🛠️ Equipment & Sterilisation: Preparing and sterilising instruments and equipment, keeping our practice safe and efficient.
- 📝 Admin & Records: Handling patient records and administrative tasks.
- ✨ Keeping Things Tidy: Maintaining cleanliness of dental areas.
- 📦 Stock Management: Keeping track of essential supplies.
You'll be providing crucial chair-side support to our dentists, contributing to every aspect of patient care. This is a dynamic role where you'll learn a wide range of skills and be a vital part of our senior team.
What you'll need:
- Pass a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
- Be prepared to receive a Hepatitis B vaccine.
What we offer:
- A Level 3 (A Level equivalent) Apprenticeship Standard in Dental Nursing.
- On-the-job training at our dental surgery.
- Functional Skills training if needed.
If you're eager to learn, love working with people, and want a rewarding career in dentistry, this is your chance! Apply now and let's build a bright future together! 🌟
Key responsibilities
- Assisting dentists and providing chair-side support
- Sterilising and preparing equipment
- Performing reception duties, including managing queries and bookings
- Supporting patient experience and wellbeing
- Recording and managing patient records