Apprentice Dental Nurse

Envisage Dental UK Limited; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Career development opportunities

Uniform provided

Contributory pension scheme

Paid day off for your birthday

Team socials and events

Job summary

Queens Road Dental Care in Nottingham is seeking an Apprentice Dental Nurse to start a rewarding career in dentistry. No prior experience required; you’ll learn on the job while earning and working towards your Dental Nursing qualification.

You'll join a busy 9-surgery practice with training and support from an experienced clinical team, gain hands-on nurse duties, reception exposure, and a clear path to a long-term career in dental nursing.

Qualifications

• No prior dental nursing experience required.
• Must be enthusiastic and reliable with a passion to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists and the clinical team during treatments.
• Prepare surgeries and equipment for procedures.
• Provide patient care and reassurance throughout visits.
• Adhere to infection prevention and control procedures.
• Support the smooth running of the practice and reception tasks when needed.

Skills

Friendly demeanor

Reliability

Keen to learn

Communication skills

Job description

Apprentice Dental Nurse | Queens Road Dental Care | Full-time

Start your Dental Nursing career with Queens Road Dental Care!

Are you looking for a career where you can learn, earn and make a real difference to patients every day?

We’re looking for an enthusiastic Apprentice Dental Nurse to join our long-established, predominantly private practice in Nottingham.

You don’t need previous Dental Nursing experience we’re looking for someone who is friendly, reliable, keen to learn and passionate about developing a career in dentistry.

As an Apprentice Dental Nurse, you’ll gain valuable hands-on experience within a busy 9-surgery practice, while working towards your Dental Nursing qualification and building the skills and confidence you need for a successful career.

What can we offer you?

• Full-time apprenticeship position
• Earn while you learn and work towards your Dental Nursing qualification
• Training and support from an experienced clinical team
• GDC registration, indemnity and CPD fully funded once qualified / where applicable
• Career development opportunities, including funded postgraduate courses as your career progresses
• On-site parking for an easy commute
• Excellent bus, tram and train links, with public transport just a 10-minute walk away
• Paid day off for your birthday
• Option to purchase up to an additional week of annual leave
• Contributory pension scheme
• Uniform provided
• A friendly team with regular social events and team outings

What will you learn?

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain practical experience while developing your knowledge and working towards becoming a qualified Dental Nurse.

You’ll learn how to:

• Support dentists and the wider clinical team during treatments
• Prepare surgeries and equipment
• Provide excellent patient care and reassurance
• Follow infection prevention and control procedures
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and organisation
• Support the smooth running of the practice
• Communicate confidently with patients and colleagues
• Develop your knowledge of dental procedures and terminology
• Work as part of a professional dental team

You’ll also have the opportunity to gain experience across different areas of the practice, including some reception support when required, helping you build a broad understanding of how a dental practice operates.

Why Queens Road Dental Care?

We’re a busy, established practice with a strong reputation for providing high-quality patient care in a relaxed and supportive environment.

You’ll be joining a close-knit team where you’ll be supported throughout your apprenticeship, with experienced colleagues around you to help you learn and develop.

We’re passionate about helping people build their careers, so this isn’t simply a first job it’s an opportunity to start a long-term career in Dental Nursing.

And because we genuinely enjoy working together, you’ll also have the chance to get involved in our team socials and events along the way.

About You

You don’t need previous Dental Nursing experience. We’re looking for someone who is:

• Keen to learn and develop
• Friendly, approachable and confident speaking to people
• Reliable and committed to completing their apprenticeship
• Passionate about providing excellent patient care
• A good team player
• Organised and willing to take responsibility
• Professional and positive in their approach
• Interested in building a long-term career in Dental Nursing

If you have previous experience in healthcare, customer service, hospitality, retail or another patient/customer‑facing environment, that’s great but enthusiasm and the right attitude are what matter most.

Ready to start your Dental Nursing career?

If you’re excited about the opportunity to earn while you learn, gain a recognised qualification and build your future in dentistry, we’d love to hear from you.

Here at Envisage Dental we celebrate collaboration and transparency. We are proud to be an inclusive equal opportunity workplace. We have created a workforce that is reflective of our diverse patient and practice communities, that promotes positivity, and we believe this is critical to our success. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.

As part of our commitment to closing the Gender Pay Gap and ensuring equal opportunities for all candidates, we do not request or consider salary history at any stage of our recruitment process. Our compensation decisions are based on the requirements of the role, relevant skills and experience, and our commitment to fair and equitable pay.