Dental Nurse Apprentice

About the role

Job Title: Dental Nurse 🦷

About Us: We're a forward-thinking dental practice dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and creating a positive experience for everyone. We value teamwork, innovation, and a commitment to excellence.

The Role: As a Dental Nurse, you'll be a vital part of our clinical team, offering top-notch chairside support to our clinicians. Your primary focus will be on ensuring our patients receive the highest standard of care, all while upholding strict confidentiality and GDPR compliance. 💯

What You'll Do:

• Patient Welcome & Support: Greet patients with a friendly smile and assist with appointment scheduling. Handle basic patient enquiries with professionalism and care. 👋
• Surgery Prep & Infection Control: Get surgeries ready for action, sterilise instruments meticulously, and maintain our infection control standards to CQC guidelines. 🧼
• Clinical Assistance: Support clinicians during treatments, accurately updating patient records in line with GDPR. Your attention to detail is key! 📝
• Patient Experience: Help patients feel comfortable and reassured throughout their dental visit, contributing to their overall positive experience. 😊
• Stock & Equipment Management: Keep an eye on stock levels, manage equipment, and ensure surgeries are always ready to go. 📦
• Maintain a Safe Environment: Uphold a clean, safe, and fully equipped clinical area at all times. ✨
• Confidentiality & Privacy: Always protect patient privacy, dignity, and confidentiality. Your discretion is paramount. 🤐
• Team Collaboration: Work seamlessly with dentists and the wider team to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality care. We're all in this together! 🤝

What We're Looking For:

• A strong commitment to patient care and experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately.
• A proactive and team-oriented attitude.
• Understanding of GDPR and confidentiality principles.

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

Key responsibilities

• Provide efficient and reliable chairside support to clinicians
• Welcome patients and assist with appointment scheduling
• Prepare surgeries, sterilise instruments, and maintain infection control
• Assist clinicians during treatments and accurately update patient records
• Maintain clean, safe, and fully equipped clinical areas