Apprentice Dental Nurse - Ipswich

About the role

Dental Nurse – Be the Support System for Awesome Smiles! 🦷

Join our dynamic team and become the backbone of incredible patient care! We're on the hunt for a dedicated Dental Nurse who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about making a real difference. If you're all about precision, teamwork, and keeping patients happy, this is your chance to shine! ✨

What You'll Be Doing Day-to-Day:

• Patient Rockstar: Be the first point of contact, welcoming patients with a friendly face and helping them book their appointments. 🤝
• Enquiry Guru: Handle basic patient questions with professionalism and a smile. 😊
• Prep Pro: Get surgeries ready to go, sterilize instruments like a boss, and keep infection control top-notch (think CQC standards!). 🧼
• Chairside Assistant: Support our clinicians during treatments, making sure everything runs smoothly. 🚀
• Record Keeper: Accurately update patient records, keeping everything confidential and GDPR compliant. ✍️
• Comfort Champion: Ensure patients feel comfortable and reassured throughout their visit, boosting their overall dental experience. 🥰
• Stock & Supply Master: Keep an eye on stock and equipment, making sure our surgeries are always ready for action. 📦
• Cleanliness Keeper: Maintain spotless, safe, and fully equipped clinical areas. 🌟
• Privacy Guardian: Uphold patient privacy, dignity, and confidentiality at all times. 🤐
• Team Player Extraordinaire: Collaborate with dentists and the wider team to deliver safe, efficient, and top-quality care. 💖

We're Looking For Someone Who:

• Is efficient and reliable. ✅
• Prioritizes high standards of patient care. ❤️
• Understands and respects confidentiality and GDPR. 🔐
• Has excellent communication skills. 🗣️
• Is a team player who can also work independently. 👯‍♀️

Ready to join a team that values your contribution and helps you grow? Apply now! 🚀

Key responsibilities

• Provide efficient chairside support to clinicians
• Welcome patients, handle enquiries, and support their comfort
• Prepare surgeries, sterilise instruments, and maintain infection control
• Assist clinicians during treatments and accurately update patient records
• Monitor and manage stock, equipment, and clinical areas