Apprentice Dental Nurse - Cambridge

R M WADHWANI DENTAL PRACTICE · CAMBRIDGE, 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. The duties include providing efficient and reliable chair-side support to the dental surgery, reception tasks such as answering the phone and greeting patients, dealing with patient queries, taking payments, booking appointments, sterilising and preparing equipment, recording patient records, supporting patients' wellbeing and dental experience, cleaning dental areas, and managing stock. This role offers a clear path for career progression into management positions or further specializations like dental therapist, dental hygienist, or orthodontic therapist. The employer is a healthcare provider offering general dental services.

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English and Maths at grade 4 or above. Excellent communication, organisation, customer care, problem-solving, administrative, and teamwork skills are desired, along with patience, a non-judgmental attitude, and a focus on patient care.

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