Dental Nurse Apprenticeship
TLC 4 SMILES LTD · South West · BA3 2DY
About the role
Trainee Dental Nurse 🦷 | Kickstart Your Dental Career!
Ready for a career that makes a real difference? Join our awesome private practice and become a vital part of our dental team! 😎 From day one, you'll get hands-on experience in all things dental nursing, working alongside experienced pros. We're all about helping you build confidence, learn new skills, and become a fully qualified Dental Nurse in a super welcoming environment. This patient-facing role is perfect if you're enthusiastic, reliable, and have a can-do attitude – plus, you'll love a job where no two days are the same! ✨
Your Mission, Should You Choose to Accept It:
- Be a Dental Superhero: Assist dentists and clinicians during treatments and procedures. 🦸
- Patient Pal: Make sure patients feel comfy, informed, and reassured throughout their visit. 🤗
- Prep Pro: Get treatment rooms ready and ensure all equipment is set up and good to go. ✅
- Sterilisation Star: Clean and sterilise instruments to top infection control standards. 🌟
- Safety First: Always follow health, safety, and confidentiality policies. 🔒
- Guidance Guru: Support patients with pre and post-treatment advice. 🗣️
- Record Keeper: Accurately update patient records using our systems. 💻
- Smooth Operator: Help manage appointments and keep the practice running like clockwork. ⏰
- Admin Ace: Pitch in with basic administrative tasks as needed. 📝
What We're Looking For (Your Awesome Vibe!):
We know attitude is everything! You don't need dental experience, but you DO need to be:
- Eager Beaver: Have a positive, "can-do" attitude and be super keen to learn. 🌱
- Caring & Curious: Genuinely interested in patient care and your own personal growth. ❤️
- Reliable Rockstar: Punctual, dependable, and take pride in being professional. 💯
- Team Player: Love working with others and supporting your colleagues. 🙌
- Clear Communicator: Chat easily and confidently with both patients and the team. 📣
- Organised Genius: Able to juggle tasks and stay on top of things in a busy environment. 🤹
- Tech Savvy (Enough): Basic IT skills and ready to learn new systems. 🖱️
What You Get (The Perks!):
- Full Training: We'll train you all the way to a recognised Dental Nurse qualification. 🎓
- Mentorship: Learn on the job with our experienced dental pros. 🤝
- Awesome Team: A friendly, supportive, and professional work environment. 😊
- Career Ladder: A fantastic opportunity for long-term career growth in dentistry. 🚀
- High-Quality Experience: Gain valuable experience in a top-notch private practice. 🌟
Your Future is Bright! ✨
Once you're a qualified Dental Nurse, the possibilities are endless! Think specialist nursing (ortho, implants, sedation!), X-ray training, practice management, or even further studies in dental hygiene or therapy.
*Please note: This vacancy may close early if we find our perfect candidate.*
Key responsibilities
- Assist dentists and clinicians during a range of dental treatments and procedures
- Ensure patients feel comfortable, informed, and reassured throughout their visit
- Prepare treatment rooms and ensure all equipment and materials are ready for use
- Clean, sterilise, and maintain instruments in line with infection control standards
- Follow health, safety, and confidentiality policies at all times
Entry requirements
GCSE in: (English (grade 4), Maths (grade 4))