Dental Nurse Apprenticeship - Oakham

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

Training:

Provided by Tempdent:

• Level 3 Dental Nurse Apprenticeship

• Functional Skills (if applicable)

• Flexible online delivery model

• Quarterly start dates throughout the year

• Induction and regular progress support

Training Outcome:

There is a possibility of being offered a full time role after successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Employer Description:
An inclusive dental practice offering mixed NHS and private treatments, focused on developing the next generation of dental nurses.

Working Hours :
Monday-Friday4 days will be 8am-5pm1 day will be 11am-5pm

Skills:
Administrative Skills,Analytical Skills,Attention to Detail,Creative,Customer Care Skills,Initative,IT Skills,Logical,Non judgemental,Number Skills,Organisational Skills,Patience,Physical Fitness,Presentation Skills,Problem Solving Skills,Teamworking,Communication Skills