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Dental Nurse Apprentice

Hilltop Dental Practice · Cheltenham · posted 28 May 2026

Wage
£17,381 a year
Hours
36 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Dental nurse (level 3)
Starts
3 August 2026
Closing date
31 July 2026
Positions
1

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You will work with all of our dentists and hygienists learning about dental treatments, dental materials, cross infection and the importance of this role in a dental practice.  Our management and nursing team will work with you to enable you to gain the skills and knowledge required to qualify as a dental nurse.
This is a varied role and would suit someone who enjoys working with people, has good communication skills enjoys practical work and is looking for a career that makes a difference.

Where it leads

All of our apprentices have stayed at our practice as dental nurses following their qualification. 

Once qualified and experienced there are many and varied opportunities for dental nurses to progress on to positions with more responsibility and to train for other roles within dentistry.

About Hilltop Dental Practice

We are an independent practice providing high quality, private dental care including cosmetic dentistry, short term orthodontics and implants.

We have been providing dental care for 28 years and most of our patient are regular attenders, giving us the opportunity to get to know them.

Things to consider

Prepared to commit to the study required to complete the course of training.

Live within easy commuting distance.

 

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailCustomer care skillsAdministrative skillsTeam workingInitiativeNon judgementalPatienceTeamworkKind and Caring Nature

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade 3) — essential
  • GCSE Maths (grade 3) — essential

Where you'll work

  • 42 TOMMY TAYLORS LANE, CHELTENHAM, GL50 4NJ

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