Job description
As an Apprentice Dental Nurse you will be assisting with all clinical aspects within the surgery and providing patients with a high level of care so you need to be unflappable under pressure and able to put people at ease.
You will receive ongoing support, development and training to equip you with the skills and knowledge required for a successful dental nursing career. Your daily activities could include:
- sterilising instruments
- chairside assistance
- updating patient records
- maintaining equipment
- preparing instruments and materials for various treatments
- being responsible for infection control in the dental surgery
During your apprenticeship you’ll develop the skills required to support patients and dental staff in providing safe and effective treatment from simple check-ups to advanced specialist treatments.
Entry requirements
- Maths and English GCSE A-C or equivalent
Skills required
- Willing to learn and take on new challenges
- A quick learner who is willing to take things on board
- Ambitious
- Hard-working
Personal qualities
- Have a 'can do approach'
- Must be a team player
- Must have an outgoing personality as you will be interacting with patients
Qualifications taken
- Level 3 Dental Nurse standard
- Maths and English Functional Skills if required
Employer description
We are a family dental practice, with a warm, caring, friendly team and a genuine passion for dentistry. Visit us to discover why our patients trust us to provide high quality service at affordable prices, and a dental experience to make you smile.
What next?
Possibility to become a full time employee on completion of the apprenticeship.
