You’ll work closely with qualified dental professionals, gaining hands-on experience across all areas of dental nursing. From day one, you’ll be encouraged to build confidence, develop new skills, and work towards becoming a fully qualified Dental Nurse in a professional and welcoming private practice environment. This is a patient-facing role where enthusiasm, reliability, and a positive attitude are just as important as technical skills. If you enjoy helping others and want a career where no two days are the same, this could be the perfect starting point.Key Responsibilities;
As a Trainee Dental Nurse, you will:
Assist dentists and clinicians during a range of dental treatments and procedures
Ensure patients feel comfortable, informed, and reassured throughout their visit
Prepare treatment rooms and ensure all equipment and materials are ready for use
Clean, sterilise, and maintain instruments in line with infection control standards
Follow health, safety, and confidentiality policies at all times
Support patients with pre and post treatment guidance
Accurately update patient records using computer-based systems
Help manage appointment flow and support the smooth running of the practice
Assist with basic administrative duties as required
What We’re Looking For:
We believe the right attitude and mindset are key. You don’t need dental experience, we’re looking for someone who:
Has a positive, can do approach and is eager to learn
Is genuinely interested in patient care and personal development
Is reliable, punctual, and takes pride in being professional
Enjoys working as part of a team and supporting others
Communicates clearly and confidently with both patients and colleagues
Can stay organised and manage multiple tasks in a busy environment
Has basic IT skills and is comfortable learning new systems
What We Offer:
Full training and support towards a recognised Dental Nurse qualification
On-the-job learning alongside experienced dental professionals
A friendly, supportive, and professional team environment
A great opportunity to build long-term career progression within dentistry
Valuable experience in a high-quality private practice setting
Once you successfully complete your Dental Nurse Apprenticeship and become a qualified Dental Nurse, there are many exciting career pathways available within dentistry.
Depending on your interests, you could progress into areas such as:
Specialist dental nursing, including orthodontics, implants, sedation, or oral surgery
Dental Radiography with further training
Practice-based roles such as lead nurse or treatment coordinator
Further education in dental hygiene, dental therapy, or other healthcare roles
Please note that this vacancy may close earlier than the stated deadline if a suitable candidate is found.Training:Dental Nurse (Integrated) Level 3Training Outcome:Advancing Within Dental Nursing:
Lead Dental Nurse: Take on more responsibilities by managing other dental nurses and overseeing practice operations.
Practice Manager: Move into a management role, handling the day-to-day running of the dental practice.
Specialisation Opportunities:
Orthodontic Nursing: Assist in orthodontic treatments, gaining expertise in appliances and aligners.
Moving Into Clinical Roles:Dental Hygienist or Therapist: With further qualifications, progress into roles focused on providing oral hygiene treatments or minor dental procedures.
Extended Duties Dental Nurse: Gain additional skills such as fluoride application, impression taking, or assisting in sedation procedures.
Transition to Education or Research:
Trainer or Assessor: Use your experience to teach and assess trainee dental nurses.
Dental Researcher: Contribute to advancements in dentistry by working in research roles.
Related Healthcare Careers:
Specialist Healthcare Settings: Work in maxillofacial units, hospitals, or with oral surgeons.
Broader Healthcare Roles: Transition into other areas of healthcare, leveraging transferable skills.
Extended Skills:
Dental Radiography: Train to take radiographs, an essential skill in modern dental practices.
Oral Health Promotion: Work with patients and communities to educate on oral hygiene and preventative care.
Employer Description:Our reputation is built on our commitment to prompt professional, personal service and attention to detail, which is reflected in the services we offer and the time we take to get to know our clientele and how to best service their needs.Working Hours :Monday - Friday 8am - 6pmSkills: Attention to detail,Communication skills,Customer care skills,Initiative,Non judgemental,Organisation skills,Patience,Team working....Read more...
This is a fantastic and unique opportunity to embark on a journey towards a great career.
Starting as an Optical Assistant apprentice with future opportunities for career progression, you will be supported with loads of great, fun, and interactive training. You will use these exciting new skills in your day-to-day job, where you will gain customer service skills, knowledge in optical support, and develop behaviour suitable for working in an optical practice.
Those with a flair for fashion will love the new frames coming in, and if it's your forte, you may even get involved in meeting frame reps and helping choose the new ranges. If you are more technical, you will get to learn lots of information about lenses and measurements, then transform that information into jargon-free, easy-to-understand, customer-friendly language.
It's all about teamwork in an optician's practice. There are many roles, but you support each other to ensure your customers get the best experience possible. Optical assistants are a very important part of any optical practice and crucial to the customer journey. Individuals with a real passion for both healthcare and retail thrive in this role, as it's perfect for those who love to make a real difference in other people's lives.
The duties within this role include:
Greeting customers in a professional and friendly manner as they enter the practice
Interpreting and understanding a clinically issued prescription, its effects on the eye, and the customer's vision
Helping customer's select spectacle frame(s) that are suitable in terms of comfort, looks good and fits lifestyle requirements
Be able to explain the features and benefits of particular frames, using non-technical customer friendly language
Measuring the frames and ensure they are a suitable size for a customer and can accommodate their lenses
Adjusting customers spectacle frames using the correct tools to ensure stability and comfort
Basic frame repairs
Have a good knowledge of Ophthalmic lenses, tints and coatings to be able to meet visual/lifestyle requirements
Ordering prescription glasses and contact lenses in for the customer
Correct completion of NHS paperwork and written records in-line with company procedures
Making follow up appointments for customers
Use a focimeter to find the prescription from spectacles
Communicate contact lenses suitability, features and benefits
Carrying out pre-screening tests such as retinal imaging and pressure and visual field testing
Explaining offers and products to customers
Training:Optical Assistant 2022 Level 3.Training Outcome:The successful candidate will work towards achieving a Level 3 qualification in optical and gain experience in a busy optical practice.
Upon completion of the Level 3 qualification, you will be an experienced and qualified optical assistant, and as such, you can continue building up skills that will always be in demand. Career breaks and part-time working are often possible.
You could go on to acquire higher level optical qualifications such as:
Ophthalmic Dispensing- Become a qualified Dispensing Optician
Contact lens Optician - fit Contact lenses
Low vision specialist - help people where traditional spectacles will not suffice. Supply low vision aids, magnifiers, advice on improving contrast and on other non-Optical aids such as bump-ons
Optometry courses - carry out full eye examinations and issue prescriptions
Clinical representative- visiting practices introducing new frame ranges and Ophthalmic lenses
In-practice trainer - You could use your knowledge to train others
Other non-clinical roles:
Practice Management, you could complete a management course
Practice ownership, you could go into business yourself, partnership or franchise
Employer Description:Suzanne Floyd Optometrist is an independent, family-run opticians based in Craven Arms, Shropshire . Established in 1992, the practice offers comprehensive eye examinations, NHS sight tests, contact lens fittings, and a wide selection of eyewear for the local communityWorking Hours :Tuesday 9.30am - 5.00pm
Wednesday 9.00am - 1.00pm
Thursday 9.00am - 5.00pm
Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm
Saturday 9.00am - 1.00pmSkills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
