Dental Nurse Apprenticeship - Oakham
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Company: JDRM Dental Care Practices - Oakham (Hub & Spoke)
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Location: LE15 6AY
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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-2000020687
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Application Deadline Date: 10/04/2026
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Start Date: 17/04/2026
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Positions Available: 2
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Working Week: Monday- Friday 4 days will be 8am- 5pm 1 day will be 11am- 5pm
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
- There is a possibility of being offered a full time role after successful completion of the apprenticeship
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