Dental Nurse Apprentice - London

DR M VASANT AND DR R VASANT · London, UK

Salary
£12,480 a year
Level
Level 3
Duration
1 Year
Closes
10 Jan 2027
Qualification
Dental Nurse (GDC 2023) Level 3 (A level) Apprenticeship Standard
Training provider
HARRIET ELLIS TRAINING SOLUTIONS LIMITED

About the role

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.

Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

To get a Hepatitis B vaccine.

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. With experience, you may be able to move into jobs like team manager, team leader or dental practice manager. With further training, you could become a dental therapist, helping a dentist carry out the more routine dentistry work. You could also become a dental hygienist, helping people to look after their teeth and gums. You might decide to train as an orthodontic therapist, helping dentists to improve the look and position of a patient's teeth.

A healthcare provider that offers general dental services, from routine check-ups to more complex procedures like fillings and restorations.

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English: 4 (Essential)
  • GCSE Maths: 4 (Essential)
  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Customer care skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Team working

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