Dental Nurse Apprentice

About the role

Dental Nurse 🦷 - Join Our Awesome Team!

Are you ready to kickstart your career in a dynamic healthcare setting? We're looking for enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join us as Dental Nurses. This is your chance to gain valuable experience and make a real difference in people's lives! ✨

What you'll be doing:

• Become a pro with all our equipment and machinery, making sure they're in tip-top shape and used exactly as they should be. 🔧
• Be the ultimate chairside assistant, making sure our dentists have everything they need, exactly when they need it. 🤝
• Prioritize patient care and well-being every single day. Your kindness matters! 🥰
• Maintain super accurate patient clinical records – precision is key! ✍️
• Handle all substances safely and responsibly, following all health and safety rules to the letter. 😷
• Get familiar with and follow all health and safety guidelines, including using PPE, COSHH, handling mercury safely, infection control, and waste disposal. Safety first! 🛡️
• Develop and file X-rays like a boss. 📸
• Complete lab request forms and keep meticulous records of all work sent out, received, and fitted. 📦
• Keep our surgery stocked up with all the necessary materials and items. You'll ensure we never run out! 💯
• Order new stock as needed – you'll be our supply guru! 🛒
• Maintain accurate and secure computer and written records. Your attention to detail is crucial. 💾
• Work closely with our reception team to ensure seamless patient communications and smooth record transfers. Teamwork makes the dream work! 📞
• Attend and actively participate in practice meetings. Your voice is important! 🗣️
• Be ready to jump in and help with other tasks as needed to keep our practice running like a well-oiled machine. Flexibility is a superpower! 💪
• Embrace opportunities for training and development to boost your skills and abilities. We're invested in your growth! 🌱
• Attend refresher and update training for medical emergencies and CPR. Staying prepared is vital. 🚨
• Act in accordance with all practice rules and our code of conduct. Professionalism all the way! 🌟

Sound like you? Apply now and let's create some smiles together! 😄

Key responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance and manage equipment effectively.
• Ensure patient care and accurately maintain all records.
• Comply with all health and safety policies and guidance.
• Manage and order adequate stock supplies.
• Develop radiographs and maintain laboratory work records.