This is an exciting opportunity for an apprentice dental nurse to join a friendly practice. The role will involve providing chairside support and a high level of oral health care to patients, starting an exciting career in dental nursing.

Requirements

• GCSE or equivalent in English (grade 4)
• GCSE or equivalent in Maths (grade 4)
• A passion and desire to work within the dental sector is essential and to not be put off at the sight of blood.
• Research public transport routes to ensure regular service availability.
• A course of Hepatitis B vaccines is required.
• A clear enhanced DBS check is required.
• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Patience

Responsibilities

• Assisting the dentist in providing safe and effective treatments to patients.
• Providing patients with a high level of care.
• Setting up and cleaning surgery.
• Sterilising instruments.
• Updating patient records.
• Maintaining equipment.
• Preparing instruments and materials for various treatments.
• Adhering to practice policies and procedures.
• The use of VR Technology.
• Assist the Dentist by providing chairside support ensuring that the correct equipment and materials are available.
• Provide support and assistance to a wide array of patients.
• Follow practice health and safety and infection control procedures.
• Keep the clinical areas and all equipment and instruments clean, tidy and disinfected.
• Accurately complete patient clinical records.
• Complete all clinical daily, weekly and monthly logs and checks.

Benefits

• Wage: £14,722.50 to £23,809.50, depending on your age (National Minimum Wage)
• Training course: Dental nurse (GDC 2023) (level 3)
• Hours: Monday - 08:30 - 17:30 (1 hour lunch), Tuesday 08:30 - 17:30 (1 hour lunch), Wednesday 08:30 - 19:00 (1 hour lunch), Thursday 08:30 - 17:30 (1 hour lunch), Friday 08:30 - 16:00 (1 hour lunch). (37 hours 30 minutes a week)
• Start date: Monday 30 March 2026
• Duration: 1 year 6 months
• Positions available: 1
• Permanent “learn while you earn” role.
• Learning support from a regional Trainee.
• Retail discounts and deals through an easy-to-use app.
• Extra day of annual leave for your Birthday!
• Annual leave package which increases with your length of service.
• Uniform provided.
• Refer a friend scheme.

Application Process

• Most of your apprenticeship is spent working, gaining hands-on experience.
• Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training.
• Study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
• Upon successful completion, you will be awarded the relevant qualification to apply for professional registration as a dental nurse to the General Dental Council (GDC).
• After this apprenticeship, there are routes for further training and development, including dental hygienist, dental therapist or dental cosmetics.
• Opportunity for career progression into head nurse, team leader, or practice manager.

About Rodericks Dental Partners

At Rodericks Dental Partners, we are committed to improving lives through quality dentistry – together. We reward you financially and personally as you develop your career by offering great incentives, recognition, and opportunities. We are passionate about building great teams who trust each other, work professionally, and take ownership for the success of the practice.

Contact

• Training provider: ASPIRATION TRAINING LIMITED
• Reference code: VAC2000018372