Dental Nurse Apprentice (Apprenticeship)
| Posting date: | 25 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £7.70 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 05 October 2025 |
| Location: | PLYMOUTH, Devon, PL8 2JN |
| Company: | GetMyFirstJob Ltd |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
| Job reference: | 274401 |
Summary
Assist the Dentist/Hygienist in all clinical procedures providing chair- side assistance which includes maintaining impeccable standards of hygiene and cross infection control, preparing instrument trays for procedures and ensuring surgery management is adhered to.
Ensure all relevant paperwork is completed promptly and accurately and assist in managing the appointment book. Build trusting and caring relationships with patients, ensure their comfort and retain them as a client maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.
Monitor stock levels and coordinate (as required) with the laboratory on timely dispatch and receipt of work. Proactively contribute to regular practice meetings. Assist in manning the reception/patient lounge (as the business necessitates), providing a customer-focused and seamless patient journey according to the practice’s brand standards, that assists in recruiting and retaining patients.
The wage will be dependent on age and experience.
Training
Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing This is the competency qualification that will be assessed in your workplace.
Functional Skills, Level 2 Communication and Application of Number (unless exempt)
Qualifications required
Maths and English 4 or above (A-C) or equivalent.
Skills required
Genuine interest in working in Dental Nursing
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
Team player
Willingness to participate in Vocational Training Programmes
Prospects
This qualification with qualify to register with the GDC.
Qualification / Standard : ST1431 Dental nurse (GDC 2023)
Duration 24 Months
Ensure all relevant paperwork is completed promptly and accurately and assist in managing the appointment book. Build trusting and caring relationships with patients, ensure their comfort and retain them as a client maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.
Monitor stock levels and coordinate (as required) with the laboratory on timely dispatch and receipt of work. Proactively contribute to regular practice meetings. Assist in manning the reception/patient lounge (as the business necessitates), providing a customer-focused and seamless patient journey according to the practice’s brand standards, that assists in recruiting and retaining patients.
The wage will be dependent on age and experience.
Training
Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing This is the competency qualification that will be assessed in your workplace.
Functional Skills, Level 2 Communication and Application of Number (unless exempt)
Qualifications required
Maths and English 4 or above (A-C) or equivalent.
Skills required
Genuine interest in working in Dental Nursing
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
Team player
Willingness to participate in Vocational Training Programmes
Prospects
This qualification with qualify to register with the GDC.
Qualification / Standard : ST1431 Dental nurse (GDC 2023)
Duration 24 Months