Apprentice Dental Nurse – Bath

Training Provider; Bath; Hybride; GBP 15 000 - 18 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

TEMP DENT DENTAL AGENCY LIMITED is offering an 18-month government-funded dental nursing apprenticeship in Bath. The City & Guilds program provides a Level 3 Extended Diploma alongside real chairside experience.

Day-to-day duties include assisting dentists, sterilising and preparing equipment, reception tasks and supporting patient experience, while maintaining patient privacy and GDPR compliance. The role emphasizes high standards of care, infection control to CQC standards, stock management,

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship in dental nursing with real-world chairside experience.
• City & Guilds qualification pathway as part of training.
• Knowledge of infection control and patient privacy expectations.

Responsabilités

• Provide chairside support to clinicians during treatments.
• Assist with patient scheduling and front-desk tasks.
• Sterilise and prepare equipment to CQC standards.

Connaissances

Welcoming patients

Appointment scheduling

Infection control

GDPR compliance

Stock management

Team collaboration

Formation

Level 3 Extended Diploma in Dental Nursing

Dental Nursing Apprenticeship

Description du poste

Training Provider: TEMP DENT DENTAL AGENCY LIMITED

Salary: National Minimum Wage for Apprentices — £16,640 a year

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.

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