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Apprentice Dental Nurse

Damira Dental Studios Limited · Basingstoke · posted 9 July 2026

Wage
£17,260 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Dental nurse (level 3)
Starts
10 August 2026
Closing date
9 August 2026
Positions
1

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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 practise 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
  • Cleaning dental areas including chairs
  • Managing stock of equipment and supplies
  • Any other duties to support the dentists and senior team to provide effective patient care

Your training

  • This qualification is a Level 3 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, which has been approved by the General Dental Council as meeting the requirements for entry to the professional register as a dental nurse
  • Functional Skills in English and maths level 2 qualifications unless already exempt

Where it leads

  • 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

Health careers:

https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/

About Damira Dental Studios Limited

Established in 2003, Damira Dental Studios has grown from one small practice in Oxford to become a leading provider of high quality dental care across the UK. We offer a comprehensive range of treatments both through the NHS & privately. We have 33 dental practices across the UK within Berkshire, Bournemouth, Greater London, Hampshire, Hertfordshire, Isle-Of-Wight, Staffordshire, Suffolk, Surrey and Oxfordshire.

Things to consider

You will be required to be immunised against Hepatitis B. You will also need to pass a DBS check.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsAdministrative skillsTeam workingInitiativeNon judgementalPatience

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade 4) — desired
  • GCSE Maths (grade 4) — desired

Where you'll work

  • St. Andrews Medical Centre, Western Way, Basingstoke, RG22 6ER

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