Apprentice Dental Nurse – Plymouth

Training Provider; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 16,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

TEMP DENT DENTAL AGENCY LIMITED in Plymouth offers an 18-month government funded apprenticeship in dental nursing through City & Guilds. You will assist dentists, sterilise equipment, and support patient experience while learning on the job.

This role provides chairside support, maintains infection control to CQC standards, handles reception tasks, and helps manage patient records in line with GDPR. The apprenticeship combines training with hands-on dental practice in a busy clinic.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Extended Diploma in Dental Nursing (City & Guilds).
• Includes practical training alongside learning.

Responsibilities

• 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 updating patient records in line with GDPR.
• Supporting patients’ comfort and overall dental experience.
• Monitoring and managing stock, equipment, and surgery readiness.
• Maintaining clean, safe, and fully equipped clinical areas.
• Upholding patient privacy and confidentiality at all times.
• Collaborating with dentists and the wider team to deliver safe, efficient care.

Education

City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing

Job description

Training Provider: TEMP DENT DENTAL AGENCY LIMITED

Salary: See vacancy details — £17,680 a year

Address: Breton Side, Plymouth, United Kingdom, PL4 0BD

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:

• 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