Apprentice Dental Nurse

Envisage Dental; Tenbury Wells; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully supported training

GDC registration funded (post-qualif.)

CPD funded (post-qualif.)

Free parking rear of practice

Future training opportunities

Job summary

Tenbury Dental Practice is seeking an enthusiastic Apprentice Dental Nurse to join our team in Tenbury Wells. You will learn chairside nursing, decontamination duties, infection control, and assist in delivering high‑quality patient care while working toward your dental nursing qualification.

You’ll be supported by an experienced team, with a full‑time apprenticeship, training benefits, and opportunities to progress within the Envisage Dental Group.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English Grade C/4 or above.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Caring and approachable manner.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Commitment to completing your apprenticeship and developing your skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists and hygienists in delivering patient care.
• Support chairside nursing and decontamination duties.
• Assist with infection prevention and control processes.
• Help ensure the practice runs smoothly throughout the day.

Skills

Good communication

Organisational skills

Team player

Willingness to learn

Caring and approachable

Education

GCSE Maths & English (grade C/4 or above)

Job description

Apprentice Dental Nurse | Tenbury Dental Practice | Tenbury Wells

Are you looking to start a career in dental nursing? Would you like to learn, develop and gain hands‑on experience within a friendly, supportive practice?

Tenbury Dental Practice is a four-surgery, predominantly private practice in Tenbury Wells, and we're looking for an enthusiastic Apprentice Dental Nurse to join our team.

You’ll have the opportunity to learn alongside an experienced team of dentists and hygienists, gain valuable experience in private dentistry and develop the skills and knowledge needed to build a rewarding career in dental nursing.

About the role

As an Apprentice Dental Nurse, you’ll work alongside a variety of dentists and hygienists, supporting them in delivering excellent patient care while working towards your dental nursing qualification.

Your training will include chairside nursing, decontamination duties, infection prevention and control, and helping ensure the practice runs smoothly throughout the day.

You’ll be supported throughout your apprenticeship, gaining practical experience in the practice alongside your formal training.

Working hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday.

Contract: Full-time apprenticeship.

Why join Tenbury Dental Practice?

• Competitive apprentice salary.
• Fully supported dental nursing training, with the opportunity to achieve your recognised qualification.
• GDC registration, professional indemnity and CPD funded once qualified.
• A friendly, supportive clinical team working across dentistry and hygiene.
• A varied role, with the opportunity to work alongside different clinicians and broaden your experience.
• Staff room and breakout facilities for your breaks.
• Free parking available at the rear of the practice.
• Future training and development opportunities as the practice's clinical offering evolves.
• Refer a Friend scheme, with rewards for recommending great people to join our team and the wider Envisage group.

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone who is enthusiastic, reliable and keen to learn, with a genuine interest in dentistry and providing excellent patient care.

You don’t need previous dental nursing experience, but you’ll need:

• GCSE’s Maths and English Grade C/4 or above
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• A caring and approachable manner.
• The ability to work well as part of a team.
• A commitment to completing your apprenticeship and developing your skills.

Your future with us

This is a fantastic opportunity to begin your dental nursing career within a supportive practice where you’ll be encouraged to learn, develop and grow in confidence, and it doesn’t end there, once you are qualified you’ll have the opportunity to continue to develop your skills and progress through your career.

Ready to start your career in dental nursing?

Tenbury Dental Practice is owned and operated by the Envisage Dental Group. The Envisage Dental Group is certified B-Corp, 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.