Dental Nurse Apprentice - Devon

About the role

Apprentice Dental Nurse 🦷✨

Ready to kickstart your career in healthcare with a bang? Join us as an Apprentice Dental Nurse and become an essential part of our dental team! This is a fantastic 12-month, government-funded opportunity, offering you a Level 3 Extended Diploma in Dental Nursing accredited by City & Guilds. 🎓

As an apprentice, you'll be right in the action, gaining invaluable hands-on experience while you learn. You'll work alongside our experienced professionals, picking up new skills and contributing to a positive patient journey. 🚀

What you'll be doing:

• Chair-Side Support: Provide top-notch, reliable assistance to our dentists during treatments. 🤝
• Practice Operations: Dive into various roles across the practice, including:
• Reception Rockstar: Answering calls, welcoming patients with a smile, and managing appointments. 📞😊
• Patient Champion: Handling patient queries, processing payments, and managing bookings. 💳🗓️
• Sterilisation Specialist: Ensuring all equipment is hygienically prepared and ready for use. 🧽
• Record Keeper: Accurately maintaining patient records. ✍️
• Stock Manager: Keeping track of essential equipment and supplies. 📦
• General Support: Assisting dentists and the senior team to deliver excellent patient care.

What we're looking for:

• A willingness to learn and grow! 🌱
• Great communication skills and a friendly personality.
• The ability to work as part of a team. 🌟

Requirements:

• You'll need to pass a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. ✅
• You'll also need to receive a Hepatitis B vaccine. 💉

Your Training:

You'll be enrolled in a comprehensive training course with Harriet Ellis Training Solutions Limited, focusing on Dental Nursing. This qualification is equivalent to A Levels (Level 3) and includes dedicated off-the-job training as per the Occupational Standard. 📚

Ready to make a difference and build a rewarding career? Apply now! 🥳

Key responsibilities

• Provide efficient chair-side support to the dental surgery.
• Sterilising and preparing equipment for dentists.
• Undertake reception duties, including answering the phone and greeting patients.
• Support patients' wellbeing and dental experience.
• Record and deal with patient records.