Apprentice Dental Nurse -Torquay

Damira - Torquay · Torquay, United Kingdom

Salary
£17,680 a year
Level
Level 3
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Closes
27 Nov 2026
Qualification
Level 3 Extended Diploma
Training provider
TEMP DENT DENTAL AGENCY LIMITED

About the role

The apprenticeship in dental nursing is an 18-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 and preparing equipment, reception duties and supporting patient experience.

Duties:

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

Assisting clinicians during treatments and accurately updating patient records in line with GDPR

Supporting patients’ comfort, reassurance, and overall dental experience

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

Collaborating with dentists and the wider team to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality care

Entry requirements

  • GCSE Maths at grade 4, GCSE English at grade 4. Includes a range of administrative, analytical, attention to detail, customer care, initiative, IT, logical, non-judgemental, number, organisational, patience, presentation, problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills.

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