Dental Nurse Apprenticeship
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Company: RODERICKS DENTAL HOLDINGS LIMITED
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Location: Wantage, OX12 8DJ
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £16,640.00 per year
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Sector: Health and science
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Ref: NAS-2000036407
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Application Deadline Date: 10/07/2026
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Start Date: 13/07/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday - Friday, varied shifts between 8.00am - 6.00pm. Occasional Saturdays, 9.00am - 1.00pm.
Brief Description
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 & preparing equipment, reception duties and supporting patient experience.
Training to be Provided
- This qualification is a level 3 advanced apprenticeship accredited by City & Guilds and is delivered nationwide through blended interactive E-Learning, enabling learners to access the course from anywhere in the UK
- Upon achievement, the apprentice will be awarded a Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3
- Functional Skills English and maths level 2 qualifications unless already exempt
Future Prospects
- With experience, you may be able to move into jobs like team manager, team leader or dental practice manager
- With further training, you could become a dental therapist, helping a dentist carry out the more routine dentistry work
- You could also become a dental hygienist, helping people to look after their teeth and gums
- You might decide to train as an orthodontic therapist, helping dentists to improve the appearance and position of a patient's teeth
Health careers:
https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/
Vacancy Detail
Provide efficient and reliable chair-side support to Practice Clinicians.
The day to day duties of a dental nurse can span across all areas of the practise and can include:
- Reception including answering the phone and greeting patients
- Dealing with patient queries
- Taking payments
- Booking appointments and follow ups
- Sterilising and preparing equipment for Dentists
- Recording and dealing with patient records
- Supporting patients wellbeing and dental experience
- Cleaning dental areas including chairs
- Managing stock of equipment and supplies
- Any other duties to support the Dentists and senior team to provide effective patient care