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Apprentice Dental Nurse - Norwich

Together Dental - Norwich (Blenheim Road) · NORWICH

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Pay
£16,640 to £26,437 a year
Hours
40 a week
Length
18 months
Starts
9 Nov 2026
Advertised closing date
6 Nov 2026
Openings
1 position
Last checked
2 hours ago

Applications are handled by Together Dental - Norwich (Blenheim Road) 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 practise 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

Monday: 8:00am –7:00pm Tuesday: 8:00am – 6:00pm Wednesday: 8:00am – 6:00pm Saturday: 8:30am – 3:00pm

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 Together Dental, there are many routes for growth and development. With experience, you could progress into roles such as Senior Nurse, Lead Nurse or Practice Manager. Through Together Dental training and development programmes, you could become a Dental Hygienist or Dental Therapist, delivering preventative and clinical treatments to patients. You could also specialise as an Orthodontic Therapist, working with clinicians to enhance patients’ smiles and improve oral health outcomes. Together Dental offers clear progression routes, ongoing support, and professional development to help you grow your career in dentistry.

Where

NORWICH, East of England (NR7).

About Together Dental - Norwich (Blenheim Road)

Together Dental is a growing group of practices led by forward thinking, caring dentists with a shared vision to provide outstanding dental care for both NHS and private patients. We value the trust that our patients have placed in us and work hard to protect that trust. Our team are passionate about working together to deliver the best possible care in a friendly and welcoming environment.

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