Apprentice Dental Nurse - Redruth

IDH GROUP LIMITED; Redruth; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

Mydentist in the United Kingdom is offering an Apprentice Dental Nurse position. You’ll support clinicians, help with high-quality treatments, and work toward a Level 3 Dental Nursing apprenticeship via Tempdent, developing your practical skills in a busy practice.

The role includes reception tasks, patient queries, bookings, sterilisation, record-keeping, stock management, and patient welfare. Training lasts about 1 year 6 months with structured progression to roles such as Senior Nurse or

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths at grade 4 or above
• GCSE English at grade 4 or above

Responsibilities

• Reception: 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
• Cleaning dental areas including chairs
• Managing stock of equipment and supplies
• Any other duties to support dentists and senior team

Skills

Admin skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Customer care

Initiative

IT skills

Logical

Non judgemental

Number skills

Organisational skills

Patience

Physical fitness

Presentation skills

Problem solving

Teamworking

Communication skills

Education

GCSE Maths 4+

GCSE English 4+

Job description

Introduction

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.

About the Employer

As Europe's largest dental organisation, mydentist is dedicated to providing high-quality, affordable, and individual care at every step of the patient journey. We invest in our people and practices to ensure outstanding patient care and professional development opportunities for our teams. Start Your Journey: Build a fulfilling career with us, where you'll have the opportunity to develop your skills within a caring and inclusive team that supports each other.

What You'll Do

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.

Reception including answering the phone and greeting patientsDealing with patient queriesTaking paymentsBooking appointments and follow upsSterilising and preparing equipment for dentistsRecording and dealing with patient recordsSupporting patients' wellbeing and dental experienceCleaning dental areas including chairsManaging stock of equipment and suppliesAny other duties to support the dentists and senior team toprovide effective patient care

Training Outcome

At Mydentist, your dental career can grow in many directions. With experience, you could progress into roles such as Senior Nurse, Lead Nurse or Practice Manager. With Mydentist-supported training and clinical development, you could advance into Dental Hygienist or Dental Therapist roles, helping deliver preventative and routine treatments. You may also specialise as an Orthodontic Therapist, supporting patients to improve the alignment and appearance of their teeth. Mydentist provides structured career pathways, mentorship, and ongoing training to help you reach your professional goals in dentistry.

Skills Required

• 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

Qualifications

• Desired - GCSE - Maths - 4
• Desired - GCSE - English - 4

Course Information

Course: Dental nurse (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Health and science

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday to Saturday 8:30am-5:30pm

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Training Provider: TEMP DENT DENTAL AGENCY LIMITED