Apprentice Dental Nurse - Norwich
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Company Together Dental - Norwich (Blenheim Road)
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Provider TEMP DENT DENTAL AGENCY LIMITED
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Location United Kingdom, NR7 8AL
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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-2000059375
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Application Deadline Date 06/11/2026
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Start Date 09/11/2026
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Positions Available 1
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Working Week Monday: 8:00am –7:00pm Tuesday: 8:00am – 6:00pm Wednesday: 8:00am – 6:00pm Saturday: 8:30am – 3:00pm
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 practise will entail assisting dentists, sterilising & preparing equipment, reception duties and supporting patient experience.
Training to be Provided
Provided by Tempdent:
- Level 3 Dental Nurse Apprenticeship
- Functional Skills (if applicable)
- Flexible online delivery model
- Quarterly start dates throughout the year
- Induction and regular progress support
Future Prospects
At Together Dental, there are many routes for growth and development. With experience, you could progress into roles such as Senior Nurse, Lead Nurse or Practice Manager. Through Together Dental training and development programmes, you could become a Dental Hygienist or Dental Therapist, delivering preventative and clinical treatments to patients. You could also specialise as an Orthodontic Therapist, working with clinicians to enhance patients’ smiles and improve oral health outcomes. Together Dental offers clear progression routes, ongoing support, and professional development to help you grow your career in dentistry.
Vacancy Detail
This role will provide efficient and reliable chairside support to clinicians while ensuring high standards of patient care, confidentiality, and GDPR compliance.
Day-to-day Dental Nurse duties may include:
- Welcoming patients and assisting with appointment scheduling
- Handling basic patient enquiries professionally and appropriately
- Preparing surgeries, sterilising instruments, and maintaining infection control to CQC standards
- Assisting clinicians during treatments and accurately updating patient records in line with GDPR
- Supporting patients’ comfort, reassurance, and overall dental experience
- Monitoring and managing stock, equipment, and surgery readiness
- Maintaining clean, safe, and fully equipped clinical areas
- Upholding patient privacy, dignity, and confidentiality at all times
- Collaborating with dentists and the wider team to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality care