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Apprentice Dental Nurse

Dr Jeff Sherer and Dr Larry Levin · London · posted 11 August 2026

Wage
£12,480 a year
Hours
30 hours a week
Duration
1 Year
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Dental nurse (level 3)
Starts
11 November 2027
Closing date
10 November 2026
Positions
1

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As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work:

  • Provide efficient and reliable chair-side support to the dental surgery.

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.
  • 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

  • An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation.
  • Off-the-job training will follow the time allocations outlined in the Occupational Standard.

College or training organisation:

HARRIET ELLIS TRAINING SOLUTIONS LIMITED

Your training course:

  • Dental nurse
  • Equal to Level 3 (A level)

More training information:

  • Dental Nurse (GDC 2023) Level 3 (A level) Apprenticeship Standard.
  • The training will take place at the dental surgery.
  • Functional Skills, if required.

More training information

  • Off-the-job training is on average 7 hours per week.

Where it leads

  • Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship.
  • 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.

For more information on Dental Careers, please visit: https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/

About Dr Jeff Sherer and Dr Larry Levin

A healthcare provider that offers general dental services, from routine check-ups to more complex procedures like fillings and restorations

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsPresentation skillsAdministrative skillsNumber skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingCreativeNon judgementalPatience

Where you'll work

  • 129 High Street, London, E17 7DB
  • 10 Vandyke Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3HH

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