Dental Nurse Apprenticeship

About the role

🚀 Ready to kickstart your career in healthcare? 🦷 Join our dynamic private dental practice as a Trainee Dental Nurse! This is your chance to gain awesome hands-on experience and become a fully qualified Dental Nurse. We’re all about building confidence, learning new skills, and working in a super welcoming environment. ✨

What You'll Be Doing:

• Helping our amazing dentists and clinicians with all sorts of dental treatments. 🧑‍⚕️
• Making sure our patients feel comfy, informed, and totally reassured. 😊
• Getting treatment rooms prepped and ready with all the gear. 🧰
• Keeping instruments clean and sterile – safety first! 🧼
• Following all the important health, safety, and confidentiality rules. 🔒
• Giving patients advice before and after their treatments. 🗣️
• Keeping patient records up-to-date on our computer systems. 💻
• Helping things run smoothly with appointments and general practice flow. 🏃‍♀️
• Pitching in with basic admin tasks too. 📝

What We're Looking For (Your Vibe Matters!):

• A positive, "can-do" attitude and a hunger to learn. 🌱
• A genuine passion for caring for people and growing your skills. ❤️
• Someone reliable, always on time, and who takes pride in their work. 💯
• A team player who loves supporting others. 🙌
• Clear and confident communication skills for patients and colleagues. 💬
• Ability to stay organised and juggle tasks in a busy setting. 🧠
• Basic IT skills and readiness to learn new systems. 🖱️

What We Offer:

• Full training and support to get your recognised Dental Nurse qualification. 🎓
• Learn on the job alongside experienced dental pros. 🤝
• A friendly, supportive, and professional team atmosphere. 🤗
• Awesome opportunities for career growth in dentistry. 📈
• Valuable experience in a top-notch private practice. 🌟

Once you're qualified, the doors to exciting career paths swing wide open! Think specialist nursing, radiography, practice management, or even further study in dental hygiene or therapy. 🌈

*Please note: This vacancy might close early 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))