Apprentice Dental Nurse

About the role

Dental Nurse Role 🦷✨

Are you ready to kickstart a career in healthcare and make a real difference? We're looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our dental team as Dental Nurses! This role is all about being a superstar support system for our dentists, hygienists, and therapists, ensuring every patient has a top-notch experience.

What you'll be doing:

• Clinical Crewmate: You'll be right there assisting our dental pros during all sorts of exciting procedures. Think of yourself as the ultimate right-hand person! 🤝
• Sterile Zone Master: Keep our clinical areas sparkling clean and instruments prepped and ready to go. Infection control is key – we want everyone safe and sound! 🧼
• Patient Pal: Make sure our patients feel super comfortable and in the loop from start to finish. Your friendly vibe will make all the difference! 😊
• Material Mixer & Chairside Champ: Get hands-on with mixing dental materials and providing seamless chairside support. You'll be a pro in no time! 🚀
• X-ray Expert (with training!): Learn to process and handle dental radiographs, adding a cool technical skill to your repertoire. 📸

Admin Ace:

• Record Keeper Extraordinaire: Keep patient records and charts organized and up-to-date. Accuracy is your superpower! ✍️
• Appointment Rockstar: Help manage appointments and chat with our reception team to keep things running smoothly. 🗓️
• Query Conqueror: Handle patient questions with professionalism and a smile. You're our first line of awesome communication! 😄
• Compliance Champion: Help us stay on top of all the important regulations (GDC, CQC, NHS) to ensure we're always providing the best care. ✅

If you're a team player, keen to learn, and want to join a dynamic and rewarding environment, we want to hear from you! 🌟

Key responsibilities

• Assist the dentist, hygienist, or therapist during a wide range of dental procedures.
• Prepare and maintain the clinical environment, instruments, and materials in line with infection control protocols.
• Ensure patients are comfortable and well-informed throughout their treatment.
• Accurately maintain patient records and charts.
• Schedule appointments and handle patient queries in a professional and courteous manner.