Apprentice Dental Nurse

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK healthcare trust is seeking an Apprentice Dental Nurse to contribute to a high standard of dental care. You will work within a multidisciplinary team and assist with patient care, focusing on providing clinical support. Ideal candidates should demonstrate effective communication skills and an understanding of health and safety standards. This apprenticeship offers vital hands-on experience and the opportunity to achieve Level 3 Dental Nursing qualification.

Qualifications

• Must not be in full-time education.
• Not engaged in an apprenticeship or funded qualification.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering high standards of dental care.
• Support clinicians in patient care including General Anaesthesia.
• Ensure the effective running of the department.

Skills

Health and Safety awareness

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Good IT knowledge and skills

Effective interpersonal skills

Caring and compassionate

Excellent team player

Time management and prioritization

Job description

Apprentice Dental Nurse

The closing date is 18 December 2025

To work towards completing Level 3 Dental Nursing qualification and in doing so provide clinical support to dentists, hygienists and patients, assist clerical duties as required and perform such other tasks as reasonably requested by the Senior Dental Nurse and/or Paediatric Dental Co‑ordinator.

Main duties of the job

This will involve training and working as part of the Paediatric multi‑disciplinary team to deliver a high standard of dental care to our patients, many of whom have complex needs. S/he will ensure the effective day‑to‑day running of the department and will assist the clinicians in all aspects of patient care including General Anaesthesia and Inhalation Sedation.

About us

Our Trust is one of England's top‑performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites – Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital – along with award‑winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid.

We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future.

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring.

Employment is subject to a six‑month probation. Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

Job responsibilities

This will involve training and working as part of the Paediatric multi‑disciplinary team to deliver a high standard of dental care to our patients, many of whom have complex needs. S/he will ensure the effective day‑to‑day running of the department and will assist the clinicians in all aspects of patient care including General Anaesthesia and Inhalation Sedation.

Person Specification

Education

• Not already be in full time education
• Not already be doing an apprenticeship or government funded qualification

Position requirement

• Resided in the UK for 3 consecutive years
• Have the right to work and study in the UK for the duration of the apprenticeship: visa/passport evidence

Experience

• Demonstrate experience of applying self to learning
• Demonstrate ability to work within a team and on one's own initiative.
• Experience of working within a multi‑cultural and diverse community
• Experience of working within a multi‑disciplinary team

Skills and knowledge

• Awareness of importance of Health and Safety in the workplace
• Aware of clinical standards within a Health care setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good IT Knowledge and skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Caring and compassionate
• Excellent team player.
• Able to manage time and priorities.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

£30,546 to £32,207 a year per annum incl HCAS.