Apprentice Dental Nurse

Tooth Club - Croydon; New Addington; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

TEMP DENT DENTAL AGENCY LIMITED is offering an 18-month government funded Dental Nurse apprenticeship (Level 3). You will gain hands-on chairside support, sterilisation, and patient care experience while working across NHS and private treatments.

Working hours include Mon-Sat with flexible days, in a supportive practice focussed on developing the next generation of dental nurses and progression into senior roles with further training.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English at grade 4 or above.
• Aspiring dental nurse with proactive learning.
• Able to work in a clinical environment with care and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside support to clinicians.
• Assist with appointment scheduling and reception tasks.
• Prepare surgeries, sterilise instruments and uphold infection control to CQC standards.
• Assist clinicians during treatments and update patient records in line with GDPR.
• Support patients' comfort, reassurance and overall dental experience.
• Monitor and manage stock, equipment and surgery readiness.
• Maintain clean, safe, and fully equipped clinical areas.
• Uphold patient privacy, dignity and confidentiality at all times.
• Collaborate with dentists and the wider team to deliver high-quality care.

Skills

Administrative Skills

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Customer Care Skills

Initiative

IT Skills

Logical

Non judgemental

Number Skills

Organisational Skills

Patience

Physical Fitness

Presentation Skills

Problem Solving Skills

Teamworking

Communication Skills

Education

GCSE Maths 4

GCSE English 4

Job description

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 practice 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 will provide efficient and reliable chairside support to clinicians while ensuring high standards of patient care, confidentiality, and GDPR compliance. Day-to-day Dental Nurse duties may include:

• Welcoming patients and assisting with appointment scheduling
• Handling basic patient enquiries professionally and appropriately
• Preparing surgeries, 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 overall dental experience
• Monitoring and managing stock, equipment, and surgery readiness
• 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

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

• Administrative Skills
• Analytical Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Customer Care Skills
• Initiate
• 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: Mon-Sat, 8:45am to 5:45pm, one day off in the week.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Training Provider: TEMP DENT DENTAL AGENCY LIMITED