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Apprentice Dental Nurse - East Cowes

Take your first step into dentistry! Train as a Dental Nurse Apprentice and develop clinical, communication, and professional skills for your future career.
Closing dateNone
Employer
Damira - East Cowes
Location
30-34 Castle Street, East Cowes, PO32 6RD
Pay Rate
13.00p/h
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
An inclusive dental practice offering mixed NHS and private treatments, focused on developing the next generation of dental nurses.

Shift Pattern

Monday: 8am—6pm

Tuesday: 8am—6pm

Wednesday: 8am—6pm

Thursday: 8am—8pm

Friday: 8am—6pm

Saturday: 8am—6pm

Sunday: 8am—6pm

Working 5 out of 7 days to include 1 weekend day


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.