Apprentice Dental Nurse - Yarm

About the role

Dental Nurse Apprenticeship 🦷✨

Ready to kickstart your career in healthcare? We're looking for motivated individuals to join our team as Dental Nurse Apprentices! This is a fantastic 12-month, government-funded Level 3 Extended Diploma course by City & Guilds, designed to set you up for success. 🚀

What you'll be doing:

• Be a vital part of the dental surgery, offering efficient and reliable chair-side support to our dentists. 🤝
• Assist dentists with procedures, ensuring everything runs smoothly. 🧑‍⚕️
• Master the art of sterilising and preparing equipment – hygiene is key! 🧼
• Handle reception duties, from answering calls to greeting patients with a smile. 👋
• Play a crucial role in supporting an amazing patient experience from start to finish. 😊
• Manage patient queries, process payments, and handle appointment bookings. 📅
• Maintain accurate patient records. 📝
• Support patient wellbeing and enhance their overall dental journey. 🥰
• Keep dental areas clean and tidy, including the dental chairs. 🧹
• Manage stock of essential equipment and supplies. 📦

Requirements:

• Successfully pass a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. ✅
• Receive a Hepatitis B vaccine. 💉

What you'll gain:

• A recognised Level 3 (A-level equivalent) Apprenticeship Standard qualification. 🎓
• Hands-on experience in a professional dental practice. 🏥
• Opportunities to develop valuable skills and knowledge. 🧠
• Training will take place at the dental surgery. 📍
• Functional Skills training if needed. 📚

Don't miss this chance to build a rewarding career in dental nursing! Apply now! 👇

Key responsibilities

• Assisting dentists and providing chair-side support
• Sterilising and preparing dental equipment
• Performing a range of reception duties
• Supporting patient experience and wellbeing
• Recording patient records and managing practice stock

Skills