Apprentice Dental Nurse - Slough

Introduction

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 practise will entail assisting dentists, sterilising & preparing equipment, reception duties and supporting patient experience.

About the Employer

An inclusive dental practice offering mixed NHS and private treatments, focused on developing the next generation of dental nurses.

What You'll Do

This role needs the candidate to be reliable and willing to provide efficient and confident chairside support to clinicians while ensuring high standards of patient care, confidentiality, and GDPR compliance.

Day-to-day Dental Nurse duties will include:

• Welcoming patients and assisting with appointment scheduling.
• Handling all patient enquiries professionally and appropriately.
• Preparation of surgeries for all manner of procedures, 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 assisting other dental staff gaining more experience.
• Monitoring and managing stock within the surgery, equipment care and accountability for all surgery equipment on a daily basis, ensuring the surgery is prepared for each patient, like the first of the day.
• 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 and follow all practice protocols & polices. 

Training Outcome

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.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Presentation skills
• Logical
• Initiative
• Patience
• Administrative Skills
• Analytical Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Customer Care Skills
• IT Skills
• Organisational Skills
• Physical Fitness
• Presentation Skills
• Problem Solving Skills
• Teamworking
• Communication Skills
• Reliable & Responsible

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English and Maths - 4

Course Information

Course: Dental nurse (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Health and science

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5.30pm Every other Saturday 9am - 2pm

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Training Provider: TEMP DENT DENTAL AGENCY LIMITED