DENTAL NURSE – Hardhorn Dental Practice
Hardhorn Dental Practice, located in Poulton-le-Fylde, is seeking a motivated Dental Nurse to join our busy mixed NHS and private practice. The position offers flexible hours (41.5 hours per week) and opportunities for further training within the apprenticeship program.
Overview
As a Dental Nurse, you will support the dentist and hygienist in delivering high‑quality clinical care to a large patient base. Your duties will cover customer service, clinical assistance, administration and general practice support.
Responsibilities
* Deliver excellent customer service by demonstrating professional communication on the phone and face‑to‑face, maintaining empathy, friendly attitude and good eye contact.
* Ensure patients leave the treatment room with a clear understanding of their treatments and care plan.
* Support chairside assistance: set up equipment, provide materials, and maintain an orderly, sterile clinical environment.
* Adhere to health and safety, infection control, PPE, COSHH and waste disposal procedures; ensure all equipment is stored correctly and accounted for at the end of each day.
* Develop and file radiographs, maintain adequate stock of materials, and carry out daily decontamination in line with practice standards.
* Complete patient clinical records accurately, including initial check‑in forms and laboratory requests; keep records securely stored.
* Maintain logbooks and liaise with reception to ensure smooth communication and transfer of records.
* Assist with reception duties, including marketing practice products and handling patient queries.
* Attend refresher training for medical emergencies and CPR, and participate in team meetings.
Required Skills
* Good communication and organisational skills.
* Attention to detail.
* Basic IT proficiency.
Required Qualities
* Caring and empathetic nature.
* Willingness to learn.
* Ability to work under pressure.
* Professionalism and reliability.
Required Qualifications
Maths & English GCSE grades C/4 or above, or equivalent Key Skills or Functional Skills at Level 2.
Employment Details
Industry: Health Care Provider
Employment type: Apprenticeship
Seniority level: Internship
Number of vacancies: 1
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