Apprentice Dental Nurse
Smile Care Centre · Yorkshire And Humberside · S40 2EN
Apprenticeship
Level 3
Health & Science
Salaryยฃ16,640 yearly
LocationYorkshire And Humberside
PostcodeS40 2EN
Start date16 Nov 2026
Apply by13 Nov 2026
QualificationDental nurse (level 3)
Training providertemp dent dental agency limited
Job ID52802
About the role
Dental Nurse Role ๐ฆท
Join our awesome team and be the rockstar chairside assistant our clinicians and patients rely on! We're looking for a super organised and caring Dental Nurse who's all about providing top-notch patient care, keeping everything confidential, and nailing those GDPR rules. ๐ฏ
What you'll be doing day-to-day:
- Patient Vibe Check: Greeting patients with a smile and helping them get their appointments sorted. ๐
- Answering the Call: Handling patient questions like a pro, always professional and on point. ๐
- Surgery Squad Goals: Getting our surgeries prepped, sterilising instruments, and keeping infection control on lock (think CQC standards!). โจ
- Treatment Time: Being the clinician's right-hand person during treatments and keeping patient records super accurate and GDPR-friendly. โ๏ธ
- Comfort Champions: Making sure patients feel comfortable, reassured, and have an epic dental experience. ๐
- Stock Mastermind: Keeping an eye on stock levels, equipment, and making sure our surgeries are always ready to roll. ๐ฆ
- Clean & Safe Zone: Maintaining sparkling clean, safe, and fully kitted-out clinical areas. ๐งผ
- Privacy Patrol: Upholding patient privacy, dignity, and confidentiality like it's your superpower. ๐ก๏ธ
- Team Player Extraordinaire: Working hand-in-hand with dentists and the whole crew to deliver safe, efficient, and amazing care. ๐ค
Key responsibilities
- Provide efficient and reliable chairside support to clinicians.
- Assist with patient welcoming, appointment scheduling, and basic enquiries.
- Prepare surgeries, sterilise instruments, and maintain infection control.
- Assist clinicians during treatments and accurately update patient records.
- Monitor and manage stock, equipment, and maintain clean clinical areas.