Training Provider: TEMP DENT DENTAL AGENCY LIMITED
Salary: See vacancy details — £17,680 a year
Address: Breton Side, Plymouth, United Kingdom, PL4 0BD
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.
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
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Apprentice Dental Nurse – Plymouth employer: Training Provider
City College Plymouth is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values teamwork and professional development. With generous benefits such as 28 days of annual leave and a festive closure, employees enjoy a healthy work-life balance while gaining valuable experience in customer service and administration within a vibrant educational environment.
