Level 3
Dental Nurse Apprenticeship - Oakham
Damira - Oakham (JDRM) · Jdrm Dental Care OakhamLeicester
Advertised to close on 15 November 2026, but employers often close early.
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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.
Reference 2000052313.
Report a problem with this listing- 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.
Know someone this would suit?