Apprentice Dental Nurse - Bedford

The Dental Centre Bedford · Bedford, UK

Salary
£12,480 a year
Level
Level 3
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Closes
30 Nov 2026
Qualification
Level 3 Dental Nurse Apprenticeship
Training provider
TEMP DENT DENTAL AGENCY LIMITED

About the role

This role will provide efficient and reliable chairside support to clinicians while ensuring high standards of patient care, confidentiality, and GDPR compliance. Day-to-day Dental Nurse duties may include welcoming patients and assisting with appointment scheduling, handling basic patient enquiries professionally and appropriately, preparing surgeries, sterilising instruments, and maintaining infection control to CQC standards. You will assist clinicians during treatments and accurately update patient records in line with GDPR, supporting patients’ comfort, reassurance, and overall dental experience. Responsibilities also include monitoring and managing stock, equipment, and surgery readiness, maintaining clean, safe, and fully equipped clinical areas, upholding patient privacy, dignity, and confidentiality at all times, and collaborating with dentists and the wider team to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality care. A career in dental nursing can grow in many rewarding directions. With experience, you could progress into roles such as Senior Dental Nurse, Lead Nurse, Treatment Coordinator, or Practice Manager. With further training, you could develop into a Dental Hygienist or Dental Therapist, delivering preventative, restorative, and routine treatments to patients. You could also specialise as an Orthodontic Therapist, working with dental professionals to improve the alignment and appearance of patients’ teeth. The dental sector offers clear progression routes, recognised qualifications, and ongoing professional development to support your long-term career goals.

Entry requirements

  • GCSE Maths: 4 (Desired)
  • GCSE English: 4 (Desired)
  • Administrative Skills
  • Analytical Skills
  • Attention to Detail
  • Customer Care Skills
  • Initative
  • IT Skills
  • Logical
  • Non judgemental
  • Number Skills
  • Organisational Skills
  • Patience
  • Physical Fitness
  • Presentation Skills
  • Problem Solving Skills
  • Teamworking
  • Communication Skills

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