Apprentice Dental Nurse

IDH GROUP LIMITED; Torquay; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A dental organisation is offering an 18-month apprenticeship in dental nursing in Torquay. Candidates will gain a Level 3 Extended Diploma from City & Guilds alongside practical experience. Responsibilities include assisting dentists, sterilising equipment, and ensuring high standards of patient care. The apprenticeship provides comprehensive support and training throughout its duration, with a salary range from £15,704 to £25,396.80 depending on age.

Qualifications

• Trainees should have a minimum of Maths and English (grade 4).
• Ability to provide reliable chairside support to clinicians.
• Demonstrate strong customer care and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists and ensure proper sterilisation and preparation of equipment.
• Support patient experiences and perform administrative duties.
• Maintain high standards of patient care and confidentiality.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Customer Care Skills

Organisational Skills

Problem Solving Skills

Teamworking

IT Skills

Education

Level 3 Extended Diploma in Dental Nursing

Maths (grade 4)

English (grade 4)

Job description

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 practise will entail assisting dentists, sterilising & preparing equipment, reception duties and supporting patient experience. 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:

• Training schedule Provided by Tempdent:
• Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing
• Functional Skills (if applicable)
• Flexible online delivery model
• Quarterly start dates throughout the year
• Induction and regular progress support
  Other in:
• Maths (grade 4)
• English (grade 4)
• 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
  £15,704 to £25,396.80, depending on your age
• National Minimum Wage Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab) Training course Dental nurse (GDC 2023) (level 3) Hours Monday: 8am- 8pm Wednesday: 8am- 8pm Friday: 8am- 8pm Saturday: 9am- 5pm 40 hours a week Start date Wednesday 21 January 2026 Duration 1 year 6 months