Apprentice Dental Nurse
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Company: Fareham Road Surgery
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Location: PO13 0AB
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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-2000030198
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Application Deadline Date: 06/06/2026
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Start Date: 01/09/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday- Thursday 8am - 5.30pm Friday 8am - 4.30pm One day a week at collage
Brief Description
The dental nurse apprenticeship is an 18-month course.
Your role would include assisting the dentist, sterilising and preparing instruments and supporting the patient.
Future Prospects
After you have qualified, you could progress to become a lead dental nurse, treatment coordinator or a practice manager.
With further training you could go on to be a dental hygienist or dental therapist.
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
Other Information
Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.