Summary
Dental Nurse Apprentice job role includes assisting with patient care and preparing instruments. Completing a dental nurse apprenticeship will significantly help by allowing to enter the dental field with valuable practical experience, and immediate job opportunities, alongside career progression within the dental practice.
What you will do at work
Typical duties for a dental nurse include:
- Taking responsibility for the decontamination of instruments
- Maintaining dental operating equipment
- Ensuring that all relevant materials and supplies are in place
- Looking after patient records – including making notes when the dentist is examining a patient
- Working closely with the dentist, responding quickly to requests and generally keeping the surgery ready for use
- You’ll also be responsible for ensuring high standards of cleanliness and control of the practice
- Liaise with reception to ensure smooth patient communications and transfer of records
- Attend and participate in practice meetings
- Other duties as necessary for the efficient operation of the practice
- Undergo training as may be required to develop skills and abilities
- Attend refresher and update training for medical emergencies and CPR
- Act in accordance with the practice rules and code of conduct
- Reception duties answering the phone in a professional manner, booking appointments using practice computers
- Money processing and issuing receipts
Training
In-house training plus the candidate will follow a Level 3 Apprenticeship programme and study towards a full Standard as a in Dental Nursing. This training will be structured and delivered by Cheshire College – South & West.
If the candidate does not hold GCSE grades A*-C (9-4) in Maths and English, or equivalent, they will be required to complete a Level 2 Functional Skill in the relevant subject.
Requirements and skills
Skills
- Communication skills
- Customer care skills
- Team working
- Eager to learn
- Reliable
- Active listening skills
Qualifications
- GCSE English (C/4) – essential
- GCSE Maths (C/4) – essential
About this employer
At Dentist@29, we’ve been helping patients across Northwich and Cheshire achieve healthy, confident smiles for over 33 years. Our private dental practice is built on trust, expertise, and a genuine passion for patient care. Whether patients need everyday dental maintenance, a cosmetic transformation, or advanced implant treatment, our friendly team is here to support them every step of the way.
Led by Dr Peter Young BDS, PhD and Dr Marina George BDS, MJDF RCS (Eng), MCGDent, MSc Dental Implantology, PhD, Dentist@29 combines decades of clinical experience with the latest in modern dentistry. Every treatment plan is designed around patient comfort, health, and goals – ensuring lasting results and a positive experience from consultation to completion.
After this apprenticeship
Dental nurse job opportunities, career progression within the dental practice.