Apprentice Dental Nurse -Torquay

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

Job summary

TEMP DENT DENTAL AGENCY LIMITED is offering an 18-month government funded apprenticeship in dental nursing in Torquay. You will learn while supporting dentists, sterilising equipment, and handling reception duties to enhance patient experience—delivering efficient chairside support and maintaining GDPR compliance.

The role covers assisting clinicians during treatments, infection control to CQC standards, and collaboration within the dental team to ensure safe, high-quality care throughout the

Qualifications

• Enrol on government-funded Level 3 Extended Diploma in Dental Nursing (City & Guilds).
• Support dentists with chairside duties and patient care.
• Maintain infection control to CQC standards and GDPR compliance.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients and assist with appointment scheduling.
• Prepare surgeries and sterilise instruments.
• Maintain clean, safe clinical areas and stock levels.
• Assist clinicians during treatments and update patient records.
• Support patient comfort and the overall dental experience.
• Collaborate with dentists and team to ensure high-quality care.

Skills

Chairside assistance

Infection control

Patient care

Reception duties

Education

Level 3 Extended Diploma (Dental Nursing)

Job description

Training Provider: TEMP DENT DENTAL AGENCY LIMITED

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

Address: 25-27 Fleet Street, Torquay, United Kingdom, TQ2 5EB

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 and 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