Vacancy: MA Dental Nurse

Modern Apprenticeship

Job Description

Carry out dental nurse and reception duties. Help with dentist in setting up the surgery room for treatment. Sterilise and store dental equipment. Take phone calls and book appointments for patients.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out nursing duties professionally.

Assisting the dentist, preparing the surgery room, stocking up, sterilising the equipments

Be familiar with practice policies and procedures.

To ensure that patients appointments are booked in with the appropriate dentist.


To ensure that patients and their accompanying relatives are aware of the Orthodontic treatments they are having and the importance of oral hygiene. This includes giving advice both written and verbal and promoting the dental products and kits we sell appropriately

Completion of patient GP17 forms. To ensure computerised records are maintained and accurate.

To work as part of a team, and to communicate effectively to facilitate the smooth running of the dental clinic.

Comply with the Data Protection Act 1998.

To be prepared to undertake any other relevant duties which may be deemed necessary as part of the business needs.

Key Skills

Good communication skills
Able to work in a team
Punctual and hardworking

Apprenticeship Framework Title

Trainee Dental Nurse

Training Provider

Dental Nurse