Trainee Dental Nurse

About the role

Dental Assistant Role 🦷✨

Are you ready to dive into the world of dental care and make a real difference? We're looking for a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Dental Assistant! This is an awesome opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic practice.

What you'll be doing:

• Chairside Superpowers: Assist the dentist during a variety of procedures, from routine examinations and cleanings to more complex treatments like extractions, root canals, and preparing for crowns and bridges. You'll also be involved in denture stages and helping out with emergency appointments. 🚀
• Sterilization Guru: Become a pro at decontaminating all instruments and handpieces, ensuring everything is spotless and ready for the next patient. 🧼
• Infection Control Champion: Maintain our super high standards of infection control throughout the practice to keep everyone safe and healthy. 🛡️
• Reception Rockstar: Handle front desk duties, including booking and managing appointments, taking phone calls, and making cancellations as needed by the dentist. 📞
• Practice Polisher: Keep our practice looking its best with general cleaning duties, including vacuuming and tidying all areas. ✨

What you'll need:

• A keen eye for detail and a willingness to learn. 👀
• Good computing skills for administrative tasks. 💻
• Excellent telephone handling abilities. 🗣️

This is a fantastic chance to learn and grow in a supportive environment. If you're passionate about healthcare and ready to roll up your sleeves, we'd love to hear from you! 🎉

Key responsibilities

• Assisting a dentist chair side in various treatments
• Processing instruments for decontamination
• Maintaining high standards of infection control
• Performing reception duties including appointment management and telephone calls
• Carrying out general cleaning of all practice areas

Entry requirements

Essential qualifications (We are looking for a confident, friendly and enthusiastic individual who is keen to learn and develop a career in dental nursing. No previous dental experience is required, as full training and support will be provided. The successful applicant should be hardworking, punctual, reliable and professional, with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn. Good communication skills are important, as you will be working closely with patients, dentists and the wider dental team. You should be comfortable working as part of a team, able to follow instructions and maintain a high standard of cleanliness and infection control. A caring and approachable manner is essential, together with the ability to treat patients with respect, dignity and confidentiality.)

Skills