Dental Nurse Apprenticeship

About the role

Ready to kickstart a career that makes a real difference? 🚀 Join our team as a Trainee Dental Nurse and dive headfirst into the world of dentistry! You'll be mentored by awesome dental pros, getting hands-on experience with everything from patient care to the nitty-gritty of dental procedures. ✨ We’re all about helping you build confidence, master new skills, and become a fully qualified Dental Nurse in our super welcoming private practice. This is your chance to be the friendly face patients see, where your energy and reliability are as important as your growing technical talents. Love helping people and want a job where every day is an adventure? You've found it! 🦷

What You'll Be Doing:

• Being a superhero assistant to dentists during treatments and procedures. 💪
• Making sure patients feel chill, informed, and super reassured during their visits. 😊
• Getting treatment rooms prepped and making sure all the gear is ready to roll. 🛠️
• Keeping instruments squeaky clean and sterilised, following all the important infection control rules. 🧼
• Always following health, safety, and privacy guidelines. 🤫
• Giving patients awesome advice before and after their treatments. 👍
• Keeping patient records up-to-date on our computer systems. 💻
• Helping manage appointments and keeping the practice running like a dream. 💨
• Pitching in with basic office tasks when needed. 📝

We're Looking For Someone Who:

We reckon your vibe and your drive are what matter most! No dental experience? No problem! We want someone who:

• Has a "can-do" attitude and is buzzing to learn. 😎
• Is genuinely passionate about caring for people and growing personally. 🌱
• Is super reliable, always on time, and takes pride in doing a great job. 💯
• Loves being part of a team and cheering others on. 🙌
• Can chat clearly and confidently with everyone – patients and colleagues alike. 🗣️
• Can keep things organised and juggle different tasks in a fast-paced setting. 🤹
• Has basic computer skills and is keen to learn new tech. 🖱️

What's In It For You:

• Full training and support to get you a recognised Dental Nurse qualification. 🎓
• Real-world learning alongside experienced dental professionals. 🧑‍⚕️
• A friendly, supportive, and professional team environment. 🤗
• An epic chance to build a long-term career in dentistry. 📈
• Gaining valuable experience in a top-notch private practice. ⭐

Once you nail your Dental Nurse Apprenticeship and become qualified, a whole world of cool career paths opens up in dentistry! Think specialist areas like orthodontics, implants, or surgery 🤩, becoming a radiography whiz 📸, leading the practice team 👑, or even going on to study dental hygiene or therapy! 📚

*Please note: This vacancy might close sooner than expected if we find our perfect candidate!* 😉

Key responsibilities

• Assist dentists and clinicians during a range of dental treatments and procedures
• Ensure patients feel comfortable, informed, and reassured throughout their visit
• Prepare treatment rooms and ensure all equipment and materials are ready for use
• Clean, sterilise, and maintain instruments in line with infection control standards
• Accurately update patient records using computer-based systems

Entry requirements

GCSE in: (English (grade 4), Maths (grade 4))