Apprentice Dental Nurse - Havant

About the role

Dental Nurse 🦷

Are you ready to kickstart your career in healthcare and make a real difference in people's smiles? 😄 We're looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Dental Nurse to join our awesome team!

What you'll be doing:

• Being the ultimate support system for our dentists chairside, making sure everything runs smoothly and efficiently. ✅
• Ensuring our patients receive top-notch care, keeping their privacy and data safe (GDPR, we got you! 🔒).
• Greeting patients with a warm smile and helping them navigate appointments. 👋
• Answering patient questions professionally and with a friendly vibe. 👍
• Getting our surgeries ready to go – think sterilising instruments like a pro and keeping things super clean and safe (CQC standards, here we come! ✨).
• Assisting our clinicians during treatments, from simple check-ups to more complex procedures. 💉
• Keeping patient records up-to-date and accurate, all while respecting confidentiality. 📝
• Making sure our patients feel comfortable, reassured, and have a positive dental experience from start to finish. 😊
• Keeping an eye on our stock, making sure our equipment is ready, and our surgeries are always prepped. 💯
• Maintaining a spotless, safe, and well-equipped clinical environment. 🧼
• Championing patient privacy, dignity, and confidentiality at all times. 💖
• Working hand-in-hand with dentists and the rest of the team to deliver amazing, safe, and efficient dental care. 🤝

What we're looking for:

• A passion for patient care and a desire to learn. 🌱
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 🗣️
• A meticulous approach to detail and hygiene. 🔎
• The ability to work well within a team. 🌟
• A positive attitude and a commitment to high standards. 🙌

Key responsibilities

• Provide efficient and reliable chairside support to clinicians while ensuring high standards of patient care.
• Prepare surgeries, sterilise instruments, and maintain infection control to CQC standards.
• Welcome patients, assist with appointment scheduling, and handle basic patient enquiries.
• Assist clinicians during treatments and accurately update patient records in line with GDPR.
• Monitor and manage stock, equipment, and maintain clean, safe, and fully equipped clinical areas.