Apprentice Dental Nurse - Derby
Mickleover Dental Care · Midlands · DE3 0DA
Apprenticeship
Level 3
Health & Science
Salaryยฃ12,480 yearly
LocationMidlands
PostcodeDE3 0DA
Start date16 Nov 2026
Apply by13 Nov 2026
QualificationDental nurse (level 3)
Training providertemp dent dental agency limited
Job ID56259
About the role
Job Title: Dental Nurse ๐ฆท
About the Role:
Join our awesome team as a Dental Nurse and be the backbone of amazing patient care! You'll be working alongside our brilliant clinicians, making sure everything runs smoothly from start to finish. This is your chance to dive into the world of dentistry and make a real difference to people's smiles. โจ
What You'll Be Doing:
- Be the first point of contact for patients, greeting them with a smile and helping with appointment scheduling. ๐
- Handle patient questions with professionalism and care. ๐ค
- Get surgeries prepped and ready, sterilize instruments, and keep everything super clean and safe, meeting top industry standards. ๐งผ
- Assist our dentists during treatments, making sure all patient records are up-to-date and GDPR compliant. ๐ป
- Ensure patients feel comfortable, reassured, and have a fantastic dental experience. ๐
- Keep an eye on stock and equipment, making sure our surgeries are always fully equipped. ๐ ๏ธ
- Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming clinical environment. ๐ก
- Champion patient privacy, dignity, and confidentiality at all times. ๐คซ
- Team up with dentists and the rest of the crew to deliver top-notch, safe, and efficient dental care. ๐
What We're Looking For:
While we can't list specifics here, if you're organized, a great communicator, and passionate about helping people, you'll fit right in! We value a can-do attitude and a commitment to excellence. ๐
Key responsibilities
- Provide efficient and reliable chairside support to clinicians
- Prepare surgeries, sterilise instruments, and maintain infection control to CQC standards
- Assist clinicians during treatments and accurately update patient records in line with GDPR
- Monitor and manage stock, equipment, and surgery readiness
- Uphold patient privacy, dignity, and confidentiality at all times