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Dental Nurse Apprenticeship
We are excited to offer an opportunity for an Apprentice Dental Nurse to join our friendly and supportive dental team. This role is ideal for someone looking to begin a rewarding career in dentistry. Full training, mentoring, and support will be provided throughout your development.
You’ll work closely with qualified dental professionals, gaining hands-on experience across all areas of dental nursing. From day one, you’ll be encouraged to build confidence, develop new skills, and work towards becoming a fully qualified Dental Nurse in a professional and welcoming private practice environment. This is a patient-facing role where enthusiasm, reliability, and a positive attitude are just as important as technical skills. If you enjoy helping others and want a career where no two days are the same, this could be the perfect starting point.
Requirements
We believe the right attitude and mindset are key. We’re looking for someone who:
- Has a positive, can-do approach and is eager to learn
- Is genuinely interested in patient care and personal development
- Is reliable, punctual, and takes pride in being professional
- Enjoys working as part of a team and supporting others
- Communicates clearly and confidently with both patients and colleagues
- Can stay organised and manage multiple tasks in a busy environment
- Has basic IT skills and is comfortable learning new systems
- GCSE in Maths and English (grade 4-9)
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Responsibilities
As a Trainee Dental Nurse, you will:
- Assist dentists and clinicians during a range of dental treatments and procedures
- Ensure patients feel comfortable, informed, and reassured throughout their visit
- Prepare treatment rooms and ensure all equipment and materials are ready for use
- Clean, sterilise, and maintain instruments in line with infection control standards
- Follow health, safety, and confidentiality policies at all times
- Support patients with pre and post-treatment guidance
- Accurately update patient records using computer-based systems
- Help manage appointment flow and support the smooth running of the practice
- Assist with basic administrative duties as required
Benefits
- Full training and support towards a recognised Dental Nurse qualification
- On-the-job learning alongside experienced dental professionals
- A friendly, supportive, and professional team environment
- A great opportunity to build long-term career progression within dentistry
- Valuable experience in a high-quality private practice setting
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Once you successfully complete your Dental Nurse Apprenticeship and become a qualified Dental Nurse, there are many exciting career pathways available within dentistry. Depending on your interests, you could progress into areas such as:
- Specialist dental nursing, including orthodontics, implants, sedation, or oral surgery
- Dental Radiography with further training
- Practice-based roles such as lead nurse or treatment coordinator
- Further education in dental hygiene, dental therapy, or other healthcare roles
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
About I & F LIMITED
Our reputation is built on our commitment to prompt professional, personal service and attention to detail, which is reflected in the services we offer and the time we take to get to know our clientele and how to best service their needs.
Contact
I & F LIMITED Abbey Roche vacancies@skills4group.com 0161 794 0528 The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000040059.
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