Level 3
Apprentice Dental Nurse - Sturminster Newton/ Gillingham
IDH GROUP LIMITED · Dorset
Advertised to close on 16 November 2026, but employers often close early.
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- Pay
- £16,640 to £26,437 a year
- Hours
- 40 a week
- Length
- 18 months
- Starts
- 17 Nov 2026
- Advertised closing date
- 16 Nov 2026
- Openings
- 1 position
- Last checked
- 2 hours ago
Applications are handled by IDH GROUP LIMITED directly.
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What you would do
As an Apprentice Dental Nurse, you’ll support clinicians to deliver a range of high-quality dental treatments and help the smooth running of your surgery and the practice. You will enjoy being part of a team that’s passionate about caring for patients and helping the nation smile. Alongside your role you will achieve a Level 3 in Dental Nursing.
Day to day
You’ll be joining the UK’s leading dental network, delivering high-quality dentistry that makes people smile. We take pride in the investments we make in our people, including support for you to complete your level three apprenticeship via our trusted partner Tempdent and your ongoing professional development.Reception including answering the phone and greeting patientsDealing with patient queriesTaking paymentsBooking appointments and follow upsSterilising and preparing equipment for dentistsRecording and dealing with patient recordsSupporting patients' wellbeing and dental experienceCleaning dental areas including chairsManaging stock of equipment and suppliesAny other duties to support the dentists and senior team toprovide effective patient care
What you would study
Dental nurse (level 3)
Provided by Tempdent: • Level 3 Dental Nurse Apprenticeship • Functional Skills (if applicable) • Flexible online delivery model • Quarterly start dates throughout the year • Induction and regular progress support
Training provider: TEMP DENT DENTAL AGENCY LIMITED
Working week
08:45-17:30 Monday - Friday. Include Saturdays into the contract which is 2x a month 08:30 - 13:30.Candidate would also need to be able to travel to Gillingham (SP8 4QH) for annual leave and sickness
What you need
- GCSE Maths at grade 4 (desired)
- GCSE English at grade 4 (desired)
Skills they are looking for
- Administrative Skills
- Analytical Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Customer Care Skills
- Initative
- IT Skills
- Logical
- Non judgemental
- Number Skills
- Organisational Skills
- Patience
- Physical Fitness
- Presentation Skills
- Problem Solving Skills
- Teamworking
- Communication Skills
After the apprenticeship
At Mydentist, your dental career can grow in many directions. With experience, you could progress into roles such as Senior Nurse, Lead Nurse or Practice Manager. With Mydentist-supported training and clinical development, you could advance into Dental Hygienist or Dental Therapist roles, helping deliver preventative and routine treatments. You may also specialise as an Orthodontic Therapist, supporting patients to improve the alignment and appearance of their teeth. Mydentist provides structured career pathways, mentorship, and ongoing training to help you reach your professional goals in dentistry.
Where
Dorset, South West (DT10).
About IDH GROUP LIMITED
As Europe's largest dental organisation, mydentist is dedicated to providing high-quality, affordable, and individual care at every step of the patient journey. We invest in our people and practices to ensure outstanding patient care and professional development opportunities for our teams. Start Your Journey: Build a fulfilling career with us, where you'll have the opportunity to develop your skills within a caring and inclusive team that supports each other.
Reference 2000050725.
Report a problem with this listing- Pay
- £16,640 to £26,437 a year
- Hours
- 40 a week
- Length
- 18 months
- Starts
- 17 Nov 2026
- Advertised closing date
- 16 Nov 2026
- Openings
- 1 position
- Last checked
- 2 hours ago
Applications are handled by IDH GROUP LIMITED directly.
Know someone this would suit?