Dental Nurse Apprenticeship

About the role

🚀 Become a Dental Nurse Apprentice! 🚀

Ready to kickstart a career in healthcare? We're looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team as Dental Nurse Apprentices! This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience and a Level 3 Extended Diploma in Dental Nursing, funded by the government and accredited by City & Guilds. 🦷✨

What you'll be doing:

• Providing top-notch, chair-side support to our dentists. 👨‍⚕️👩‍⚕️
• Keeping our practice running smoothly by handling reception duties – think answering calls, greeting patients, and managing appointments. 📞🗓️
• Ensuring a positive patient experience from start to finish. 😊
• Maintaining a sterile and safe environment by sterilising and preparing equipment. 🧽
• Assisting with patient queries and handling payments. 💰
• Managing patient records accurately. ✍️
• Supporting the overall wellbeing of our patients. ❤️
• Keeping our dental areas clean and tidy. ✨
• Managing our equipment and supplies. 📦

What you need:

• A passion for helping people and a keen interest in dental care.
• A positive attitude and a willingness to learn.
• Reliability and excellent communication skills.
• To be aged 19 or above (due to insurance requirements). 📜
• Successful completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. ✅
• Willingness to receive a Hepatitis B vaccine. 💉

What you'll get:

• A 12-month, government-funded apprenticeship leading to a Level 3 Extended Diploma. 🎓
• Valuable on-the-job training and experience.
• The chance to qualify as a Dental Nurse.
• Functional Skills training if needed. 📚

Join us and make a real difference in people's smiles! 😄

*Please note: This apprenticeship program is structured as a Level 3 (A level) Apprenticeship Standard.*

Key responsibilities

• Assisting dentists and providing chair-side support
• Sterilising and preparing equipment for dentists
• Performing reception duties, including handling queries and booking appointments
• Supporting patient wellbeing and dental experience
• Recording and managing patient records

Skills