Overview
Welcome to Tooth Club, where we pride ourselves on offering a wide range of modern treatments, tailored just for you. We don’t just create treatment plans; we personalise them by taking your preferences, needs, and dental history into account. And rest assured, we always prioritise what you want while giving you professional advice. Finding the right dentist is crucial, and at Tooth Club we’ve got you covered. We bring together expertise, a patient-focused approach, and solutions for all your dental worries.
The apprenticeship in dental nursing is an 18-month government-funded course by City & Guilds, a Level 3 Extended Diploma. Alongside your learning, your job role within the practice will entail assisting dentists, sterilising & preparing equipment, reception duties and supporting patient experience.
Responsibilities
What you'll do at work
Provide efficient and reliable chair-side support to Practice Clinicians. The day-to-day duties of a dental nurse can span across all areas of the practice and can include:
* Reception, including answering the phone and greeting patients
* Dealing with patient queries
* Taking payments
* Booking appointments and follow-ups
* Sterilising and preparing equipment for dentists
* Recording and dealing with patient records
* Supporting patients' wellbeing and dental experience
* Managing stock of equipment and supplies
* Any other duties to support the dentists and senior team to provide effective patient care
Training to be provided
Training to be provided
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
TEMP DENT DENTAL AGENCY LIMITED
Training schedule
This qualification is a Level 3 advanced apprenticeship accredited by City & Guilds and is delivered nationwide through blended interactive E-Learning, enabling learners to access the course from anywhere in the UK
Upon achievement, the apprentice will be awarded a Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3
Functional Skills English & maths level 2 qualifications unless already exempt
Entry Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in: Maths and English (grade 4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills required
* Customer care skills
* Initiative
* Non judgmental
Other requirements
You will be required to be immunised against Hepatitis B. You will also need to pass a DBS check.
* With experience, you may be able to move into jobs like team manager, team leader or dental practice manager
* With further training, you could become a dental therapist, helping a dentist carry out the more routine dentistry work
* You could also become a dental hygienist, helping people to look after their teeth and gums
* You might decide to train as an orthodontic therapist, helping dentists to improve the look and position of a patient's teeth
Closing Date
The closing date for this job offer is on 12/10/2025
Salary
£15,704 to £25,396.80, depending on your age
Location
This job is located in Bry St Edmunds, Suffolk
West Suffolk College is an ambitious vocational and academic College, with a stunning main campus set in the heart of Bury St Edmunds. We are committed to providing outstanding education to all our students.
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