Apprentice Dental Nurse – Bridport

Training Provider; Bridport; Remote; GBP 17,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

TEMP DENT DENTAL AGENCY LIMITED is recruiting an Apprentice Dental Nurse in Bridport. You will support clinicians to deliver a range of dental treatments and help run the practice smoothly while working toward a Level 3 in Dental Nursing.

You will gain practical experience in reception, patient care, record keeping, sterilisation and stock management, all within a supportive team that values patient wellbeing and learning. Training is provided through Tempdent and a trusted partner.

Qualifications

• Apprentice role in dental nursing with on‑the‑job training.
• Level 3 in Dental Nursing to be achieved during the apprenticeship.
• Salary is National Minimum Wage within UK band.

Responsibilities

• Handle receptionist duties including phone calls and greeting patients.
• Answer patient queries and assist in appointment bookings and follow ups.
• Take payments and record patient information accurately.
• Sterilise and prepare dental equipment for clinicians.
• Support dentists and senior staff to deliver quality patient care.

Skills

Reception duties

Patient queries handling

Sterilisation

Record keeping

Education

Level 3 in Dental Nursing

Job description

Training Provider: TEMP DENT DENTAL AGENCY LIMITED

Salary: National Minimum Wage — £16,640 to £26,436.80 a year

Address: St. Swithins House, Bridport, England, DT6 5DU

As an Apprentice Dental Nurse, you’ll support clinicians to deliver a range of high-quality dental treatments and help the smooth running of your surgery and the practice. You will enjoy being part of a team that’s passionate about caring for patients and helping the nation smile. Alongside your role you will achieve a Level 3 in Dental Nursing.

You’ll be joining the UK’s leading dental network, delivering high-quality dentistry that makes people smile. We take pride in the investments we make in our people, including support for you to complete your level three apprenticeship via our trusted partner Tempdent and your ongoing professional development.

Duties will include:

• Reception including answering the phone and greeting patients
• Dealing with patient queries
• Taking payments
• Booking appointments and follow ups
• Sterilising and preparing equipment for dentists
• Recording and dealing with patient records
• Supporting patients’ wellbeing and dental experience
• Managing stock of equipment and supplies
• Any other duties to support the dentists and senior team to provide effective patient care