Apprentice Dental Nurse

About the role

Dental Assistant 🦷

We're looking for a dedicated and organized Dental Assistant to join our amazing team! This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who's ready to learn, grow, and make a real difference in people's smiles. ✨

What you'll be doing:

• Supporting our dentists in providing top-notch patient care.
• Keeping our instruments squeaky clean and germ-free through effective decontamination. 🧼
• Accurately updating patient records under the guidance of our dental professionals. 💻
• Being a vital part of our supportive team environment, pitching in wherever needed. 🤝
• Taking initiative and working independently to get things done. 💪
• Getting the dental surgery ready for appointments, ensuring everything is set up perfectly. 🏥
• Maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and infection control at all times. 💯
• Upholding strict patient confidentiality – their privacy is paramount. 🤫
• Providing a comforting and reassuring presence for our patients. 🤗
• Handling reception duties with a friendly and professional approach. 📞
• Managing stock levels and ensuring we have everything we need. 📦
• Adhering to all workplace policies and procedures to ensure a safe and efficient environment. ✅
• Playing a key role in safeguarding our patients. 🛡️
• Assisting with taking X-rays as part of dental diagnostics. 📸

We're looking for someone who:

• Can use their own initiative and problem-solve effectively.
• Understands and upholds the importance of confidentiality.
• Is committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and infection control.
• Is eager to learn and contribute to a team.

Come join us and be a part of creating healthy smiles! 😊

Key responsibilities

• Assisting dentists
• Decontaminating instruments
• Updating patient records as instructed by the dentist
• Set up and prepare the surgery
• Reception duties