Introduction

As an Apprentice Dental Nurse, you’ll support clinicians to deliver a range of high-quality dental treatments and help the smooth running of your surgery and the practice. You will enjoy being part of a team that’s passionate about caring for patients and helping the nation smile. Alongside your role you will achieve a Level 3 in Dental Nursing.

About the Employer

As Europe's largest dental organisation, mydentist is dedicated to providing high-quality, affordable, and individual care at every step of the patient journey. We invest in our people and practices to ensure outstanding patient care and professional development opportunities for our teams. Start Your Journey: Build a fulfilling career with us, where you'll have the opportunity to develop your skills within a caring and inclusive team that supports each other.

What You'll Do

You’ll be joining the UK’s leading dental network, delivering high-quality dentistry that makes people smile. We take pride in the investments we make in our people, including support for you to complete your level three apprenticeship via our trusted partner Tempdent and your ongoing professional development.

Duties will include:

Reception including answering the phone and greeting patients
Dealing with patient queries
Taking paymentsBooking 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 toprovide effective patient care

Training Outcome

At Mydentist, your dental career can grow in many directions. With experience, you could progress into roles such as Senior Nurse, Lead Nurse or Practice Manager
With Mydentist-supported training and clinical development, you could advance into Dental Hygienist or Dental Therapist roles, helping deliver preventative and routine treatments
You may also specialise as an Orthodontic Therapist, supporting patients to improve the alignment and appearance of their teeth
Mydentist provides structured career pathways, mentorship, and ongoing training to help you reach your professional goals in dentistry

Skills Required

Administrative Skills
Analytical Skills
Attention to Detail
Customer Care Skills
Initative
IT Skills
Logical
Non judgemental
Number Skills
Organisational Skills
Patience
Physical Fitness
Presentation Skills
Problem Solving Skills
Teamworking
Communication Skills

Qualifications

Desired - GCSE - Maths - 4
Desired - GCSE - English - 4

Course Information

Course: Dental nurse (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Health and science

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Week 1 : Monday, 08.30 - 17.30, Tuesday, 08.30 - 17.30, Wednesday, 08.30 - 15.00, Thursday, 08.30 - 17.30, Saturday, 08.30 - 17.30. Week 2: Monday, 08.30 - 17.30, Wednesday, 08.30 - 15.00, Thursday, 08.30 - 17.30.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Training Provider: TEMP DENT DENTAL AGENCY LIMITED

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