Apprentice Dental Nurse - Cirencester
Take your first step into dentistry! Train as a Dental Nurse Apprentice and develop clinical, communication, and professional skills for your future career.
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Employer
Rodericks Dental Partners - Chipping Manor Dental Practice (Cirencester)
Location
56 Ashcroft Road, Cirencester, GL7 1QX
Pay Rate
Minimum Wage
Hours Per Week
40.00
Duration
18 months
About the Role
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
Shift Pattern
Monday to Friday within practice hours of 8.30am-5.30pm.
Am I eligible for the Level 3 Dental Nurse Apprenticeship?
You may be eligible if you:
- Are 16 or older.
- Live in England and have the right to work in the UK.
- Are not currently in full-time education.
- Meet residency requirements (usually having lived in the UK or EEA for the past 3 years).
- Do not already hold a qualification at the same level or higher in a related subject.
Requirements
Skills
Administrative Skills, Analytical Skills, Attention to Detail, Customer Care Skills, Initative, IT Skills, Logical, Non judgemental, Number Skills, Organisational Skills, Patience, Physical Fitness, Presentation Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Teamworking, Communication SkillsQualifications
Maths and English Level 2 (grade 4-9) or equivalent - desirable.Additional Information
Training
Provided by Tempdent:
- Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing
- Functional Skills (if applicable)
- Flexible online delivery model
- Quarterly start dates throughout the year
- Induction and regular progress support
Employer
If you are successfully appointed to this position, you will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and provide evidence of vaccination against Hepatitis B.