Dental Nurse Apprenticeship
My Dentist
Frome (BA11 2AH)
Closes in 17 days (Sunday 16 November 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 20 October 2025
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Summary
As an Apprentice Dental Nurse, you’ll support clinicians to deliver a range of high-quality dental treatments and help the smooth running of your surgery and the practice. You will enjoy being part of a team that’s passionate about caring for patients and helping the nation smile. Alongside your role, you will achieve a Level 3 in Dental Nursing.
- Wage
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£13,348.40 to £21,587.28, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
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Qualification bonus and progression on to our dental nurse career and pay framework. Holidays rising to 30 days per year with service (plus bank holidays)
- Training course
- Dental nurse (GDC 2023) (level 3)
- Hours
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Tuesday to Friday 7.45am- 5.15pm
34 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 17 November 2025
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
You’ll be joining the UK’s leading dental network, delivering high-quality dentistry that makes people smile. We take pride in the investments we make in our people, including support for you to complete your level three apprenticeship via our trusted partner Tempdent and your ongoing professional development.
The day-to-day duties of a dental nurse can span across all areas of the practice and can include:
- Reception, including answering the phone and greeting patients
- Dealing with patient queries
- Taking payments
- Booking appointments and follow-ups
- Sterilising and preparing equipment for dentists
- Recording and dealing with patient records
- Supporting patients' well-being 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
Where you'll work
32 Rodden Road
Frome
BA11 2AH
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
TEMP DENT DENTAL AGENCY LIMITED
Training course
Dental nurse (GDC 2023) (level 3)
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Training schedule
This qualification is a level 3 advanced apprenticeship accredited by City & Guilds and is delivered nationwide through blended interactive E-Learning, enabling learners to access the course from anywhere in the UK. Upon achievement the apprentice will be awarded a Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3.
More training information
- Qualification: Level 3 Dental Nurse Apprenticeship Standard awarded by City and Guilds
- Assessment: End Point Assessment (EPA) after completion of your Portfolio
- Training Location: At your appointed job role, Dental Practice + Online Webinar
- Qualification Approval: Integrated Level 3 Dental Nurse qualification (General Dental Council)
- Delivery: Online study with online teaching sessions
- Off-the-Job Training: Provided and paid for by your employer
- Schedule: To be agreed upon; details coming soon
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Physical fitness
- Motivated to learn
- Desire to help
- Resilience
Other requirements
You will be required to be immunised against Hepatitis B.
About this employer
As Europe's largest dental organisation, mydentist is dedicated to providing high-quality, affordable, and individual care at every step of the patient journey. We invest in our people and practices to ensure outstanding patient care and professional development opportunities for our teams. Start Your Journey: Build a fulfilling career with us, where you'll have the opportunity to develop your skills within a caring and inclusive team that supports each other. https://www.mydentist.co.uk/careers/dental-nurse-jobs/apprentice-dental-nurses
Company benefits
Health and wellbeing benefits. Access to discounts at cinemas, major retail brands, restaurants and coffee chains. Recognition schemes including Dental Heroes and service awards. Dental nurse indemnity insurance and GDC annual membership fully funded
After this apprenticeship
At MyDentist we are passionate about training, stability and support. Your career could look like the below:
- Apprentice dental nurse
- Dental nurse
- Dental nurse (2+ years GDC reg)
- Dental nurse (4+ years GDC reg)
- Dental nurse (6+ years GDC reg)
- Area support nurse (Float Nurse)
- Advanced dental nurse
- Head nurse
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
TEMP DENT DENTAL AGENCY LIMITED
Michelle Waheed
michelle.waheed@tempdent.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000347239.
Apply now
Closes in 17 days (Sunday 16 November 2025 at 11:59pm)
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