Apprentice Dental Nurse

DENMARK STREET DENTAL PRACTICE LIMITED · Middlesbrough, UK

Salary
£12,480 a year
Level
Level 3
Duration
1 Year
Closes
10 Nov 2026
Qualification
Level 3 Extended Diploma
Training provider
HARRIET ELLIS TRAINING SOLUTIONS LIMITED

About the role

The apprenticeship in dental nursing is a 12-month government-funded course by City & Guilds, a Level 3 Extended Diploma. Alongside your learning, your job role within the practice will entail assisting dentists, sterilising & preparing equipment, reception duties and supporting patient experience.

Duties:

Provide efficient and reliable chair-side support to the dental surgery.

The day-to-day duties of a dental nurse can span across all areas of the practice and can include:

Reception, including answering the phone and greeting patients

Dealing with patient queries

Taking payments

Booking appointments and follow-ups

Sterilising and preparing equipment for dentists

Recording and dealing with patient records

Supporting patients' wellbeing and dental experience

Cleaning dental areas, including chairs

Managing stock of equipment and supplies

Any other duties to support the dentists and senior team to provide effective patient care.

Career Progression:

With experience, you may be able to move into jobs like team manager, team leader or dental practice manager. With further training, you could become a dental therapist, helping a dentist carry out the more routine dentistry work. You could also become a dental hygienist, helping people to look after their teeth and gums. You might decide to train as an orthodontic therapist, helping dentists to improve the look and position of a patient's teeth. For more information on Dental Careers, please visit: https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English and Maths at grade 4 or above. Excellent communication, organisation, customer care, problem-solving, administrative, and team working skills are desired. Patience and a non-judgemental attitude are essential.

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