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Dental Nurse Apprenticeship - Oakham

Damira - Oakham (JDRM) · Jdrm Dental Care OakhamLeicester

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Pay
£16,640 a year
Hours
40 a week
Length
18 months
Starts
17 Nov 2026
Advertised closing date
15 Nov 2026
Openings
2 positions
Last checked
2 hours ago

Applications are handled by Damira - Oakham (JDRM) directly.

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What you would do

The apprenticeship in dental nursing is an 18-month government funded course by City & Guilds, a Level 3 Extended Diploma. Alongside your learning your job role within the practice will entail assisting dentists, sterilising & preparing equipment, reception duties and supporting patient experience.

Day to day

This role will provide efficient and reliable chairside support to clinicians while ensuring high standards of patient care, confidentiality, and GDPR compliance.

Day-to-day Dental Nurse duties may include:

  • Welcoming patients and assisting with appointment scheduling
  • Handling basic patient enquiries professionally and appropriately
  • Preparing surgeries, sterilising instruments, and maintaining infection control to CQC standards
  • Assisting clinicians during treatments and accurately updating patient records in line with GDPR
  • Supporting patients’ comfort, reassurance, and overall dental experience
  • Monitoring and managing stock, equipment, and surgery readiness
  • Maintaining clean, safe, and fully equipped clinical areas
  • Upholding patient privacy, dignity, and confidentiality at all times
  • Collaborating with dentists and the wider team to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality 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

Varied shifts within these opening hours: Monday to Sunday, 8am - 8pm.

What you need

  • GCSE Maths and English at grade 4 (desired)

Skills they are looking for

  • Administrative Skills
  • Analytical Skills
  • Attention to Detail
  • Creative
  • 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

There is a possibility of being offered a full-time role after successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Where

Jdrm Dental Care OakhamLeicester, East Midlands (LE15).

About Damira - Oakham (JDRM)

An inclusive dental practice offering mixed NHS and private treatments, focused on developing the next generation of dental nurses.

Dental Nurse Apprenticeship - Oakham, Damira - Oakham (JDRM)