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Apprentice Dental Nurse

Phoenix Orthodontics · Gloucester · posted 22 October 2026

Wage
£16,640 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 9 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Dental nurse (level 3)
Starts
14 December 2026
Closing date
5 November 2026
Positions
1

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Your Job duties will include:

  • Set up and clean down the clinical area at the start and end of each session. This includes preparing materials and instruments, and accurate record keeping.
  • Ensure all instruments/equipment and work surface are clean and sterilised to the required standards at all times. Ensure safe disposal of sharps and clinical waste.
  • Provide clinical assistance and act as a chaperone to dentist/therapist during procedures, interpret needs of the dental team and patients, and act on them promptly and efficiently, and take all reasonable methods to ensure patient comfort.
  • Answer telephone calls and queries, booking, amending or cancelling appointments as necessary.  

Where it leads

Potential position upon completion of the apprenticeship. After qualifying we provide the opportunity to complete further courses in Dental Impression Taking and Dental Radiography, company funded.

About Phoenix Orthodontics

Phoenix Orthodontics is a mixed NHS and private specialist practice located in Gloucester city centre. It is our mission to deliver exceptional, patient centred Orthodontic care in a professional environment. 

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsTeam workingInitiative

Entry requirements

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

Where you'll work

  • 20 Clarence Street, Gloucester, GL1 1DP

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