Apprentice Dental Nurse - Chesterfield
MRS MAXINE DYE & USMAN AKBAR, Ashover, Derbyshire
Apprentice Dental Nurse - Chesterfield
£12,480 a year
MRS MAXINE DYE & USMAN AKBAR, Ashover, Derbyshire
- Part time
- Permanent
- Apprenticeship programme
Posted 1 day ago, 11 Jul | Get your application in today.
Closing date: 02-09-2026 (In 52 days)
Job ref: None
Location ref: Ashover, Derbyshire
Full Job Description
Introduction
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.
About the Employer
A healthcare provider that offers general dental services, from routine check-ups to more complex procedures like fillings and restorationsWhat You'll Do
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
Training Outcome
- 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
For more information on Dental Careers, please visit: https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Patient Care
Qualifications
- Desired - GCSE - English - 4
- Desired - GCSE - Maths - 4
Course Information
Course: Dental nurse (level 3)
Level: 3
Route: Health and science
Apprenticeship Level: Advanced
Working Arrangements
Working Week: Monday to Friday, shifts to be confirmed; some evening and weekend work may be required depending on the rota.
Expected Duration: 1 Year
Training Provider: HARRIET ELLIS TRAINING SOLUTIONS LIMITED