Apprentice Dental Nurse

Todmorden Dental Care · Todmorden, England

Salary
£14,560 a year
Level
Level 3
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Closes
13 Nov 2026
Qualification
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Dental Nursing
Training provider
TEMP DENT DENTAL AGENCY LIMITED

About the role

This apprenticeship offers a government-funded Level 3 Extended Diploma in Dental Nursing, provided by City & Guilds over 18 months. The role involves assisting dentists, sterilising equipment, performing reception duties, and enhancing patient experience. Key responsibilities include chairside support, maintaining high standards of patient care, confidentiality, and GDPR compliance. Daily tasks encompass welcoming patients, handling enquiries, preparing surgeries, sterilising instruments, assisting clinicians, updating records, managing stock, and ensuring clinical areas are clean and safe. The apprenticeship aims to develop a skilled dental professional with clear career progression opportunities within the dental sector, including roles like Senior Dental Nurse, Lead Nurse, or Practice Manager, and with further training, Dental Hygienist or Dental Therapist.

Entry requirements

  • GCSE Maths grade 4, GCSE English grade 4. Administrative Skills, Analytical Skills, Attention to Detail, Customer Care Skills, Initiative, IT Skills, Logical, Non-judgemental, Number Skills, Organisational Skills, Patience, Physical Fitness, Presentation Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Teamworking, Communication Skills.

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