Apprentice Dental Nurse

Envisage Dental | Certified B Corp™ | Redefining Group Dentistry; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Attendance bonuses

Private patient bonuses

Free on-street parking nearby

In-house training

Job summary

Ruabon Road Dental Practice in Wrexham is seeking an Apprentice Dental Nurse. You’ll learn all aspects of dental nursing, support clinicians, and progress toward your Dental Nursing qualification while working in NHS and private dentistry.

No prior experience is required—we value attitude, enthusiasm and reliability. Join a friendly, supportive team with in-house training and opportunities for career growth. Full-time, Monday–Friday with occasional Saturdays.

Qualifications

• No previous dental experience required.
• Friendly, caring and approachable demeanor.
• Enthusiastic about starting a career in dentistry.
• Reliable, organised and willing to get stuck in.
• Keen to learn and develop new skills.
• Takes pride in doing a good job.
• Can work well as part of a team.
• Comfortable communicating with patients and colleagues.
• Positive attitude and proactive in asking questions.

Responsibilities

• Support the dentist during patient appointments and help treatments run smoothly.
• Prepare surgeries and ensure everything is ready for the day’s treatments.
• Welcome and reassure patients and maintain a friendly environment.

Skills

Friendly & approachable

People-oriented

Enthusiastic to learn

Reliable & organised

Team player

Good communicator

Positive attitude

Motivated

Job description

Join Our Award-Winning Team at Ruabon Road Dental Practice

Are you looking to start a career in dentistry and want to learn in a practice where you’ll be supported, valued and part of a genuinely great team? At Ruabon Road Dental Practice, in the heart of Wrexham town centre, we’re looking for an enthusiastic and caring Apprentice Dental Nurse to join our award-winning team. We’re an established practice offering both NHS and private cosmetic dentistry, and we’re proud of the reputation we’ve built with our patients. We’re looking for someone who is excited to learn, enjoys working with people and wants to build a long-term career in dental nursing.

Why join us?

Starting your career is about finding the right place to learn, grow and build your confidence. We’ll give you the support and experience you need to get started.

Here’s what you can expect from us:

• Full-time, Monday-Friday hours, with only rare Saturdays throughout the year
• Monday-Thursday: 8:20am-5:30pm | Friday: 8:20am-4:30pm
• A friendly, supportive and collaborative team who will help you settle in and learn
• The opportunity to gain your Dental Nursing qualification while working in practice
• In-house training and ongoing support throughout your apprenticeship
• Hands‑on experience across both NHS and private dentistry
• Pension
• Attendance bonus and private patient target bonuses
• Free on-street parking nearby

What will you be doing?

As an Apprentice Dental Nurse, you’ll learn all aspects of dental nursing while working alongside experienced clinicians and the wider practice team.

From your first day, you’ll be involved in the life of the practice and gradually take on more responsibility as your knowledge and confidence develop.

You’ll learn how to:

• Support the dentist during patient appointments, learning how to anticipate what the clinician needs and help treatments run smoothly
• Prepare surgeries before patients arrive and make sure everything is ready for the day’s treatments
• Welcome and reassure patients, helping them feel comfortable before, during and after their appointment
• Learn about a range of treatments across NHS and private dentistry
• Prepare instruments, materials and equipment for different procedures
• Develop your understanding of infection prevention and control, including cleaning, decontamination and sterilisation
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and organisation throughout the surgery
• Assist with maintaining accurate patient records and clinical documentation
• Learn how to work safely and professionally within a regulated clinical environment
• Work towards the knowledge, skills and behaviours required for your Dental Nursing qualification

As you progress through your apprenticeship, you’ll become increasingly confident and independent in the surgery, with support from the team around you.

You’ll also gain an understanding of what makes a successful dental practice from excellent patient care and clinical standards to teamwork and the smooth running of the day.

What We’re Looking For

You don't need previous dental experience we’re much more interested in your attitude, enthusiasm and willingness to learn.

• Is friendly, caring and approachable
• Enjoys working with people
• Is enthusiastic about starting a career in dentistry
• Is reliable, organised and willing to get stuck in
• Is keen to learn and develop new skills
• Takes pride in doing a good job
• Can work well as part of a team
• Is comfortable communicating with patients and colleagues
• Has a positive attitude and isn’t afraid to ask questions

Most importantly, we’re looking for someone who wants to learn, cares about people and is excited to build a career in dental nursing.

Ready to start your dental career?

If you’re looking for an apprenticeship where you can learn on the job, gain a recognised qualification and become part of a team you’re proud to belong to, we’d love to hear from you.

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.