Apprentice Dental Nurse
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Company: TAMIM MEZHER
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Location: WIGTON, CA7 4DS
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Health and science
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Ref: NAS-2000049187
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Application Deadline Date: 30/10/2026
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Start Date: 09/11/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: This is a part time job initially which could potentially turn into full time, the hours for this job are: Monday: 2.00pm - 7.00pm, Tuesday: 9.00am - 3.00pm, Wednesday: 10.00am - 4.00pm with 1 hour lunch between 1.00pm - 2.00pm.
Brief Description
Alma terrace Dental practice is a small family run surgery dental practice aiming at providing great NHS care while helping develop young staff who want a career in dental nursing or further a field like dental hygiene / therapy.
Future Prospects
The successful candidate will work towards achieving a Level 3 qualification in dental nursing whilst gaining valuable experience in a dental practice.
Upon completion of the Level 3 qualification, you will be an experienced and qualified dental nurse, and as such, you can continue building up skills that will always be in-demand. You could progress to acquire specialist qualifications in areas such as sedation, dental radiography, and oral health education.
You may take on more responsibilities as a trainer for other dental nurses or move into a management role within your dental practice. You might decide to apply for a course to qualify as a dental hygienist or therapist.
Vacancy Detail
- As a Trainee Dental Nurse / Receptionist, you will be integral to providing high-quality patient care in a dental setting
- Reporting to the lead dentist, your role will involve assisting with patient interactions, managing appointments, and ensuring smooth operations within the practice
- Your core skills in patient care will be complemented by your relevant abilities in communication, IT, and organisational skills, enabling you to effectively support both patients and dental staff
- This position offers a valuable opportunity to develop your nursing skills while contributing to a positive patient experience in a professional environment
Responsibilities:
- Provide high-quality patient care by assisting with dental procedures and ensuring patient comfort
- Manage reception duties, including scheduling appointments and handling patient enquiries
- Maintain accurate patient records and manage sensitive information with confidentiality
- Utilise IT systems for efficient communication and organisation of patient data
- Collaborate with dental professionals to ensure smooth clinic operations and effective teamwork
As a Apprentice Dental Nurse you will achieve a Level 3 qualification following an 18-24 month training programme. Before taking your end-point assessment, you must achieve level 2 English and Maths (equivalent to GCSEs at grades A* to C) if you have not already achieved them and can provide evidence confirming this.
Other Information
Please do not contact the company directly. Please note - we reserve the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received a suitable number of applications from which to make a shortlist. Please ensure you apply as soon as possible if you wish to be considered for this role.