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Apprentice Dental Nurse - Sudbury

Dr Atif Waheed · Sudbury · posted 22 July 2026

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

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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. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation
HARRIET ELLIS TRAINING SOLUTIONS LIMITED

Your training course
Dental nurse

Equal to Level 3 (A level)


 

Where it leads

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

About Dr Atif Waheed

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 skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsAdministrative skillsTeam workingInitiativeNon judgementalPatience

Entry requirements

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

Where you'll work

  • 26 FRIARS STREET, SUDBURY, CO10 2AA

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