This role will provide efficient and reliable chairside support to clinicians while ensuring high standards of patient care, confidentiality, and GDPR compliance.
Day-to-day Dental Nurse duties may include:
- Welcoming patients and assisting with appointment scheduling
- Handling basic patient enquiries professionally and appropriately
- Preparing surgeries, sterilising instruments, and maintaining infection control to CQC standards
- Assisting clinicians during treatments and accurately updating patient records in line with GDPR
- Supporting patients’ comfort, reassurance, and overall dental experience
- Monitoring and managing stock, equipment, and surgery readiness
- Maintaining clean, safe, and fully equipped clinical areas
- Upholding patient privacy, dignity, and confidentiality at all times
- Collaborating with dentists and the wider team to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality care
If you are successfully appointed to this position, you will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and provide evidence of vaccination against Hepatitis B.
Skills: Administrative Skills, Analytical Skills, Attention to Detail, Customer Care Skills, Initiative, IT Skills, Logical, Non-judgmental, Number Skills, Organisational Skills, Patience, Physical Fitness, Presentation Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Teamworking, Communication Skills
Qualifications: Maths and English Level 2 (grade 4-9) or equivalent - desirable.
Training
Provided :
- Level 3 Dental Nurse Apprenticeship
- Functional Skills (if applicable)
- Flexible online delivery model
- Quarterly start dates throughout the year
- Induction and regular progress support
Employer
An inclusive dental practice offering mixed NHS and private treatments, focused on developing the next generation of dental nurses.
Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship
Pay: £8.00-£12.71 per hour
Work Location: In person
