Apprentice Dental Nurse
| Posting date: | 20 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £12,514.29 to £22,369.29 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £12514.29 - £22369.29 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 March 2026 |
| Location: | London, SE1 9RT |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
| Job reference: | C9196-26-0214 |
Summary
Act in a professional manner during work hours. As a Dental Nurse Apprentice, you will need good work ethics and be able to support & communicate with patients, carers and other dental care professionals. Apprentice Dental Nurses will be under the supervision of qualified dental nurses whilst gaining experience in the departments of the hospital. Provide chair side nursing care and close support during all dental procedures to include: preparing instruments and equipment, aspirating, irrigating, retracting and protecting dental soft tissue Mix the correct quantity of impression material, cement, cavity lining, permanent and temporary restorative materials, according to the manufacturers instructions ensuring that they are used to best effect and ensure correct levels of stock are maintained. Demonstrate oral hygiene techniques to the patient (under the direction and supervision of the dentist) instructing them to adopt an effective health care programme to prevent the occurrence of dental disease. Ensure the safe and effective decontamination processes of instruments and equipment ready for use within the decontamination area of the department. Prevent cross infection or damage to instruments and equipment. To ensure confidentiality of any information relating to any patient within the hospital according to the Trust Confidentiality Policy. The post holder will attend both theory and practical teaching sessions, tutorials and portfolio development sessions to ensure that you receive maximum benefit from the training provided. Co-operate with your trainers and assessors in the completion of portfolios, assessment record, projects and assignments, which are designed to help you learn and show your competence as a dental nurse. Attend all personal review sessions to enable you to discuss your progress and identify any developmental needs, so that you can continue to improve.