Dental Nurse Apprenticeship

About the role

Ready to kickstart an awesome career in healthcare? 🚀 We’re looking for bright, enthusiastic individuals to join our team as Trainee Dental Nurses! This is your chance to dive into the world of dentistry, work with amazing professionals, and build skills that will set you up for success. 🦷✨

From day one, you’ll be getting hands-on experience in all things dental nursing. We’re all about helping you grow, gain confidence, and work towards becoming a fully qualified Dental Nurse in our super welcoming private practice. If you love helping people, are eager to learn, and want a role where every day is different, this is it! 🙌

What You'll Be Doing:

• Assisting our dentists and clinicians during treatments and procedures. 🧑‍⚕️
• Making sure our patients feel comfortable, informed, and totally reassured. 😊
• Getting treatment rooms prepped and ensuring all equipment is good to go. ✅
• Keeping instruments sparkling clean and sterilised (following all the important rules!). 🧼
• Following all health, safety, and confidentiality guidelines like a pro. 💯
• Giving patients advice before and after their treatments. 🗣️
• Keeping patient records up-to-date using our computer systems. 💻
• Helping the practice run smoothly and managing appointment flow. 🗓️
• Supporting with basic admin tasks when needed. 📝

What We're Looking For in You:

We know attitude is everything! You don't need dental experience, just:

• A positive, "can-do" attitude and a real eagerness to learn. 👍
• Genuine interest in patient care and your own personal growth. 🌱
• Reliability, punctuality, and a knack for being professional. 🌟
• Someone who loves being part of a team and supporting others. 🤝
• Clear and confident communication skills for both patients and colleagues. 💬
• The ability to stay organised and juggle tasks in a busy environment. 🧠
• Basic IT skills and readiness to learn new systems. 🖱️

What We Offer:

• Full training and support to gain a recognised Dental Nurse qualification. 🎓
• Hands-on learning from experienced dental pros. 👩‍🏫
• A friendly, supportive, and professional team vibe. 🎉
• A fantastic opportunity for long-term career growth in dentistry. 📈
• Valuable experience in a top-notch private practice. 💎

Once you're a qualified Dental Nurse, the sky's the limit! You can explore exciting paths like specialist nursing (think orthodontics, implants, surgery!), dental radiography, or even leadership roles. 🤩

*Please note: This vacancy may close early if we find the 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))