JobsDR IMRAN SUMAR, DR DALIA AL-HAJ
Apprentice Dental Nurse - Forest Row
£12,480
Description
About the role
The apprenticeship in dental nursing is a 12-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.
Provide efficient and reliable chair-side support to the dental surgery.
The day-to-day duties of a dental nurse can span across all areas of the practice and can include:
- 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
Training
- Dental Nurse (GDC 2023) Level 3 (A level) Apprenticeship Standard
- The training will take place at the dental surgery
- Functional Skills if required
Apprenticeship standard: Dental nurse (level 3)
Training provider: HARRIET ELLIS TRAINING SOLUTIONS LIMITED
After your apprenticeship
- 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 look and position of a patient's teeth
For more information on Dental Careers, please visit: https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/
Working hours
Monday to Friday, shifts to be confirmed; some evening and weekend work may be required depending on the rota.
30 hours a week
Duration: 1 Year
Possible start date: 11 December 2026
Wage
£12,480 a year
Skills
- Communication skills
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Patient Care
Qualifications
- GCSE English (grade 4), desired
- GCSE Maths (grade 4), desired
Things to consider
- Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
- To get a Hepatitis B vaccine
About the employer
A healthcare provider that offers general dental services, from routine check-ups to more complex procedures like fillings and restorationsJob details
CompanyDR IMRAN SUMAR, DR DALIA AL-HAJ
Employment typeApprenticeship
Minimum salary£12,480
Maximum salary£12,480
TownForest Row
Closing date10 December 2026
Listing typeJobs
Location
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