Complimentary recruitment service
Find the right people for your practice.
Recruiting the right Dental Nurse apprentice doesn’t need to be difficult. At Tempdent, we offer a complimentary recruitment service to help you find and enrol the ideal candidate quickly and easily.
Let us take the hassle out of hiring so you can focus on growing your dental team.
Access our talent pool
- 400 to 600 fully screened candidates at any one time
- 82.5% of candidates are Functional Skills exempt
- We send on average 3 CVs to you per vacancy
Our apprenticeship recruitment service streamlines onboarding by handling advertising, screening, and pre-testing - saving you time and cost. We recruit apprentices for:
Level 3 Dental Nurse Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship recruitment in six easy steps
Vacancy promotion
Let us know your job description and DAS details (Employer Account Name and Agreement ID), and we’ll promote your vacancy across multiple job boards, reaching a wide audience and attracting the best candidates.
Interview
We'll shortlist candidates and coordinate interviews with your hiring manager. Top tip: To maximise candidate engagement, we advise interview feedback within 48 hours. We also encourage trial shifts where possible.
Feedback
After the interviews, we ask for your feedback on the candidates and your decision on who you’d like to move forward with.
Enrolment
Once you’ve chosen the suitable candidate and offered them the position, we’ll organise their enrolment onto the apprenticeship, completing the recruitment process.
Foundation Induction Programme
The FIP is an introduction to the apprenticeship, providing essential pre-course information and a series of e-learning tasks to help your new apprentice get a feel for the apprenticeship.
Apprenticeship begins
Why choose Tempdent for apprenticeship recruitment?
Our complimentary recruitment service offers a range of benefits to help your dental practice grow:
- Supports succession planning – Build a future-ready team with skilled apprentices.
- Improves retention – Apprentices are more likely to stay with employers who invest in their development.
- Boosts productivity – Well-trained apprentices contribute meaningfully to your business.
- Enhances employer reputation – Position your practice as a top choice for career development.
- Wide candidate reach – Tap into our broad pool of applicants through our extensive promotion.
- Promotes diversity and social mobility – Build a more inclusive workforce and support your community.
Apprenticeship recruitment FAQs
How much does it cost?
The service is complimentary. However, if a recruited learner transfers to another training provider, a fee of 15% of the trainee’s annual salary will be applied. (Calculated on the Minimum Apprenticeship Wage)
What is the age range of candidates?
Candidates will be 16+ (we can specify 18+ if the role requires). There is no upper age limit on apprenticeships and we accept applicants from all ages.
How is the apprentice selected?
The apprentice is selected by you, according to your practice needs. Tempdent will advertise, shortlist and book interviews for your role, however the hiring decision always remains with you.
How do we attract applicants?
Tempdent uses targeted advertising as well as a range of national job boards including NAS and Indeed to recruit apprentices, ensuring broad visibility and reach. To boost local engagement, we also work with local job centres.
How long does it take?
Typically, the process from advertising to offer is 4 weeks. However, vacancies can be filled within 14 days subject to practice and learner availability.
What is the onboarding process?
Apprentices will be allowed 3 weeks between their start date & their apprenticeship enrolment to ‘bed in’ to your organisation.
How many apprentices can I recruit?
As many as you like. There must be appropriate support in place for each apprentice.
How do I know if my vacancy is competitive in the marketplace?
Once you have identified your requirements, our recruitment team will contact the practice to discuss the role in detail. We also provide guidance on the average apprenticeship wage by level and sector. Taking into account your practice’s location and the typical calibre of applicants, we will give you a realistic overview of what to expect.
Will I have to do anything different from a contractual perspective?
No, from a contractual perspective an apprentice should be treated the same as any other employee. However, their job title must clearly state that they are an apprentice and the fact that they will be studying toward a qualification should be mentioned in the contract.
Who pays the apprentice?
You are responsible for paying the apprentice from the first day of their employment.
How much do I need to pay the apprentice?
An apprentice should be paid at least the apprentice national minimum wage (https://www.gov.uk/nationalminimum-wage-rates). We suggest that you pay equal too or greater than the sector average (that will be provided). Or in line with the salary for other employees in similar roles.
What incentives are in place?
If an apprentice is aged between 16-18 at the time of enrolment, you will be eligible for a £1,000 cash incentive for employing an apprentice.