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Apprentice Dental Nurse - Hornchurch

Ready to start your dental career? Become an Apprentice Dental Nurse and gain hands-on experience in a supportive practice environment.
Closing dateNone
Employer
Bupa Dental Care - Hornchurch
Location
Slewins Lane, Hornchurch, RM11 2BS
Pay Rate
Minimum Wage
Hours Per Week
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
An inclusive dental practice offering mixed NHS and private treatments, focused on developing the next generation of dental nurses.

Shift Pattern

Hours vary from Monday to Friday 8am to 7pm with occasional Saturday 8am to 1pm,


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 Skills

Qualifications

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.