Dental Nurse Apprentice - Ipswich

A & L CLINICS LTD · IPSWICH

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. As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work:

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.

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English and Maths at grade 4 or above. Communication skills, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Administrative skills, Team working.

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