Apprentice Dental Nurse

Gloucester, England, United Kingdom

7/25/2025

Norfolk House is a privately owned dental practice established over 100 years ago, located on London Road, Gloucester in a large house that has recently been completely refurbished. We are committed to the latest techniques in modern dentistry. Our aim is to promote a preventative approach to dentistry whereby oral health is paramount; we want to keep your mouth healthy. We offer a range of professional high quality dental treatments and complimentary services.

• With experience, you may be able to move into jobs like team manager, team leader or dental practice manager
• With further training, you could become a dental therapist, helping a dentist carry out the more routine dentistry work. You could also become a dental hygienist, helping people to look after their teeth and gums
• You might decide to train as an orthodontic therapist, helping dentists to improve the look and position of a patient's teeth
  
  

Health Careers

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Provide efficient and reliable chair-side support to Practice Clinicians.

The day-to-day duties of a dental nurse can span across all areas of the practice and can include:

• Reception including answering the phone and greeting patients
• Dealing with patient queries
• Taking payments
• Booking appointments and follow-ups
• Sterilising and preparing equipment for dentists
• Recording and dealing with patient records
• Supporting patients' wellbeing and dental experience
• Cleaning dental areas including chairs
• Managing stock of equipment and supplies
• Any other duties to support the dentists and senior team to provide effective patient care
• This qualification is a level 3 advanced apprenticeship accredited by City & Guilds and is delivered nationwide through blended interactive E-Learning, enabling learners to access the course from anywhere in the UK. Upon achievement, the apprentice will be awarded a Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3. Functional Skills English & Maths level 2 qualifications unless already exempt.
  
  

Four days out of five, varied shifts Monday to Friday, 8.45am-5.30pm. Shifts TBC.

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