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Apprentice Dental Nurse/Receptionist

Phoenix Orthodontics · Gloucester · posted 14 July 2026

Applications closed 30 July 2026. Similar live vacancies below.

Wage
£14,144 a year
Hours
34 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 9 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Dental nurse (level 3)
Starts
7 September 2026
Closing date
30 July 2026
Positions
1

Your duties will include:

  • Setting 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
  • Ensuring all instruments/equipment and work surfaces are clean and sterilised to the required standards at all times
  • Ensure safe disposal of sharps and clinical waste
  • Providing clinical assistance and acting as a chaperone to the dentist/therapist during procedures, interpreting the needs of the dental team and patients, and acting on them promptly and efficiently, and taking all reasonable methods to ensure patient comfort
  • Answering telephone calls and queries, booking, amending or cancelling appointments as necessary

Your training

  • City & Guilds Level 3 Extended Diploma in Dental Nursing
  • Structured learning can be tailored to the individual and the flexibility of the workplace
  • We can offer remote group delivery twice a month on our April and October cohorts or as a role-on, role-off programme for one-to-one remote teaching
  • Additional sessions will be offered in person, in college, to provide additional support and revision
  • Assessment will take place in the workplace (the number of visits will vary depending on each individual)

Where it leads

Potential position upon completion of the apprenticeship.

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 skillsOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsAdministrative skillsTeam working

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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