Apprentice Dental Nurse - Harlow
Dental Surgery Group - Harlow Dental · East Of England · CM20 1EP
Apprenticeship
Level 3
Health & Science
Salaryยฃ16,640 yearly
LocationEast Of England
PostcodeCM20 1EP
Start date14 Dec 2026
Apply by11 Dec 2026
QualificationDental nurse (level 3)
Training providertemp dent dental agency limited
Job ID54990
About the role
๐ Dental Nurse Role - Make a Real Impact! ๐
Join our awesome team and be the backbone of exceptional patient care! We're on the hunt for a dedicated Dental Nurse who's all about efficiency, reliability, and ensuring every patient feels comfortable and cared for. โจ
What You'll Be Doing (The Day-to-Day):
- Be the friendly face welcoming patients and helping them get sorted with appointments. ๐๏ธ
- Handle patient questions with professionalism and a smile. ๐
- Get our surgeries prepped and sparkling, sterilising instruments and keeping infection control top-notch (think CQC standards!). ๐ฏ
- Be a rockstar assistant to our clinicians during treatments, keeping patient records super accurate and GDPR-compliant. โ๏ธ
- Focus on making sure patients feel at ease, offering reassurance and boosting their whole dental experience. ๐
- Keep an eye on stock, equipment, and ensure our surgeries are always ready to go. ๐ฆ
- Maintain clean, safe, and fully equipped clinical areas โ a healthy environment is key! ๐งผ
- Champion patient privacy, dignity, and confidentiality like a pro. ๐คซ
- Team up with our dentists and the wider crew to deliver safe, smooth, and top-quality dental care. ๐ค
What We're Looking For:
- A passion for excellent patient care. โค๏ธ
- The ability to work efficiently and reliably. โก
- Strong communication skills. ๐ฃ๏ธ
- A commitment to maintaining high standards of confidentiality and GDPR compliance. ๐
- Team spirit and a positive attitude. ๐
Key responsibilities
- Providing efficient and reliable chairside support to clinicians.
- Preparing surgeries, sterilising instruments, and maintaining infection control.
- Welcoming patients, assisting with appointment scheduling, and handling enquiries.
- Assisting clinicians during treatments and accurately updating patient records.
- Monitoring and managing stock, equipment, and surgery readiness.