Dental Nurse Apprentice — 18-Month City & Guilds Diploma

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

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