Apprentice Dental Nurse

About the role

Dental Nurse 🦷

Are you ready to kickstart your career in healthcare? We're looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Dental Nurse to join our awesome team! This role is all about making sure our patients have the best experience possible, while working closely with our clinicians. You'll be the backbone of our dental operations, ensuring everything runs smoothly and safely. ✨

What you'll be doing:

• Being the friendly face and first point of contact for our patients, from welcoming them to helping with appointments. 👋
• Handling patient questions with professionalism and care. 📞
• Getting our surgeries prepped and ready, sterilising instruments, and keeping things super clean and safe – we follow CQC standards! 🧼
• Assisting our dentists during treatments, making sure everything is on point. 🧑‍⚕️
• Keeping patient records accurate and up-to-date, while respecting GDPR rules. 📝
• Making sure our patients feel comfortable and reassured throughout their visit. 🤗
• Keeping an eye on our stock and equipment, so we're always ready to go. 📦
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and fully equipped clinical environment. 💯
• Championing patient privacy, dignity, and confidentiality – it's a big deal! 🤫
• Teaming up with dentists and the rest of the crew to deliver top-notch, safe, and efficient care. 🤝

What we're looking for:

• A passion for patient care and making a difference. ❤️
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 🗣️
• A keen eye for detail and a commitment to high standards. 👀
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team. 👯
• A proactive and organised approach to your work. 🚀
• Understanding of GDPR and patient confidentiality. 🔒

Join us and help create smiles! 😄

Key responsibilities

• Provide efficient and reliable chairside support to clinicians.
• Welcoming patients and assisting with appointment scheduling.
• Preparing surgeries, sterilising instruments, and maintaining infection control.
• Assisting clinicians during treatments and accurately updating patient records.
• Monitoring and managing stock, equipment, and surgery readiness.