Apprentice Dental Nurse - Tooth Club

Futures Job Shop 002; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A dental practice in Bury St Edmunds is offering an 18-month apprenticeship in dental nursing. The role involves assisting dentists, managing reception duties, and supporting patient care. Successful candidates will be trained by TEMP DENT DENTAL AGENCY LIMITED and will receive a Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing. Salary ranges from £15,704 to £25,396.80 depending on age.

Qualifications

• Immunised against Hepatitis B.
• Pass a DBS check.
• Relevant qualifications and industry experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient chair-side support to Practice Clinicians.
• Manage reception duties including patient queries.
• Sterilising and preparing equipment for dentists.

Skills

Customer care skills

Initiative

Non judgmental

Education

GCSE in Maths and English (grade 4)

Job description

Overview

Welcome to Tooth Club, where we pride ourselves on offering a wide range of modern treatments, tailored just for you. We don’t just create treatment plans; we personalise them by taking your preferences, needs, and dental history into account. And rest assured, we always prioritise what you want while giving you professional advice. Finding the right dentist is crucial, and at Tooth Club we’ve got you covered. We bring together expertise, a patient-focused approach, and solutions for all your dental worries.

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.

Responsibilities

What you'll do at work

Provide efficient and reliable chair-side support to Practice Clinicians. The day-to-day duties of a dental nurse can span across all areas of the practice and can 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

Training to be provided

Training to be provided

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider
TEMP DENT DENTAL AGENCY LIMITED

Training schedule

This qualification is a Level 3 advanced apprenticeship accredited by City & Guilds and is delivered nationwide through blended interactive E-Learning, enabling learners to access the course from anywhere in the UK
Upon achievement, the apprentice will be awarded a Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3
Functional Skills English & maths level 2 qualifications unless already exempt

Entry Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in: Maths and English (grade 4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills required

• Customer care skills
• Initiative
• Non judgmental

Other requirements

You will be required to be immunised against Hepatitis B. You will also need to pass a DBS check.

• With experience, you may be able to move into jobs like team manager, team leader or dental practice manager
• With further training, you could become a dental therapist, helping a dentist carry out the more routine dentistry work
• You could also become a dental hygienist, helping people to look after their teeth and gums
• You might decide to train as an orthodontic therapist, helping dentists to improve the look and position of a patient's teeth

Closing Date

The closing date for this job offer is on 12/10/2025

Salary

£15,704 to £25,396.80, depending on your age

Location

This job is located in Bry St Edmunds, Suffolk

West Suffolk College is an ambitious vocational and academic College, with a stunning main campus set in the heart of Bury St Edmunds. We are committed to providing outstanding education to all our students.