Dental Nurse Apprenticeship

IDH GROUP LIMITED; Stockport; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A dental healthcare provider in Stockport is seeking an Apprentice Dental Nurse to support clinicians in delivering high-quality dental treatments. The role includes managing patient records, preparing equipment, and ensuring patient comfort. Candidates should have GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4 or above and possess various skills including communication and teamwork. This apprenticeship offers a chance to earn while learning, with a salary range of £14,918.80 – £24,126.96 and benefits including 30 days holiday and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

30 days holiday + bank holidays

Training course and ongoing professional development

Monthly progression opportunities

Qualifications

• GCSE in Maths and English required.
• Good communication and organisational skills necessary.
• Physical fitness is essential for the role.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support clinicians in delivering dental treatments.
• Handle patient records and prepare equipment.
• Deliver preventive dental advice to patients.
• Manage patient anxiety and communicate effectively.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Team working

Initiative

Physical fitness

Motivated to learn

Desire to help

Resilience

Education

GCSE Maths & English (Grade 4 or above)

Job description

As an Apprentice Dental Nurse, you'll support clinicians to deliver a range of high-quality dental treatments and help the smooth running of the practice. You will be part of a team that is passionate about caring for patients and helping the nation smile. Alongside your role, you will achieve a level 3 in Dental Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Reception duties: answering phones, greeting patients, taking payments, booking appointments and follow‑ups.
• Preparing and sterilising equipment and instruments for dentists.
• Managing patient records, charting and radiographs.
• Providing chairside support and handling dental materials.
• Managing patient anxiety and delivering effective communication and behavioural techniques.
• Carrying out infection control and decontamination procedures.
• Monitoring for and responding to medical emergencies.
• Delivering preventive dental advice and oral health promotion to patients and carers.
• Collaborating with the dental team to plan and support treatment pathways.
• Adopting an evidence‑based approach to clinical practice and risk assessment.
• Maintaining patient confidentiality and statutory record keeping.
• Supporting patients with acute oral conditions and coordinating specialist referrals.
• Contributing to quality improvement and professional development activities.
• Ensuring a safe, clean and well‑equipped clinical environment.

Qualifications & Experience

• GCSE Maths & English (Grade 4 or above).
• Communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Organisational skills.
• Team working.
• Initiative.
• Physical fitness.
• Motivated to learn.
• Desire to help.
• Resilience.

Apprenticeship Details

• Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in Dental Nursing, accredited by City & Guilds.
• Duration 1 year 6 months (38 hours per week).
• Start date Wednesday 21 January 2026.
• Training delivered blended (online e‑learning + in‑practice).
• Salary £14,918.80 – £24,126.96 (dependent on age); National Minimum Wage checked.
• Benefits: 30 days holiday + bank holidays; training course, induction, ongoing professional development.
• Monthly opportunities for progression within mydentist career and pay framework.

Career Path

• Apprentice dental nurse
• Dental nurse
• Dental nurse (2+ years GDC registration)
• Dental nurse (4+ years GDC registration)
• Dental nurse (6+ years GDC registration)
• Area support nurse (Float nurse)
• Advanced dental nurse
• Head nurse