Dental Nurse Apprentice

About the role

Dental Nurse Apprentice 🦷✨

Ready to kickstart your career in dentistry? We're looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team as Dental Nurse Apprentices! This is your chance to gain hands-on experience, earn while you learn, and work towards a nationally recognised qualification that will lead to GDC registration. 🚀

What you'll be doing:

• Supporting dentists, hygienists, and therapists at chairside, helping with procedures relevant to your skill level under the guidance of a registered dental professional. 🤝
• Keeping meticulous records of your training and induction, getting sign-off from your supervisor. ✍️
• Working towards your dental nursing qualification and GDC registration. 🏆
• Following all practice policies and procedures to ensure smooth operations. ✅
• Building positive working relationships with the entire dental team. 😊
• Assisting the practice manager with administrative tasks, pay, and conditions. 💰
• Helping out at reception and performing other clerical duties as needed. 📞
• Prioritising your health and safety, and that of everyone around you. ⛑️

Key tasks you'll learn (under supervision):

• Mastering chairside support procedures. 🪥
• Understanding and using various dental materials. 🧪
• Becoming proficient with dental instruments and equipment. 🛠️
• Preparing and decontaminating treatment rooms. 🧼
• Maintaining decontamination equipment according to instructions. ⚙️
• Properly segregating and disposing of waste. ♻️
• Using the practice's computer and X-ray systems. 💻
• Managing laboratory requests and tracking items. 📦
• Ensuring laboratory work is ready for appointments. ⏰

Key responsibilities

• Provide dental chairside support duties.
• Keep a log of structured induction and ongoing compliance training.
• Follow all practice policies and procedures.
• Decontaminate and prepare treatment rooms.
• Assist with reception duties and perform other clerical duties.