Healthcare
Apprentice Dental Nurse - Sturminster Newton/ Gillingham
IDH GROUP LIMITED · TEMP DENT DENTAL AGENCY LIMITED
Location
Dorset, England
Postcode
DT10 2RG
Salary
£16,640 to £26,436.80 a year
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Hours per week
40h
Positions available
1
Level
Level 3 – Advanced
Qualification
Dental nurse (level 3)
Start date
23 October 2026
Application deadline
16 October 2026
Posted
1 September 2026
Vacancy reference
2000050725
Apprenticeships are open from age 16, once you have finished Year 11 (S4 in Scotland).
About the role
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
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
Skills
Administrative SkillsAnalytical SkillsAttention to DetailCustomer Care SkillsInitativeIT SkillsLogicalNon judgementalNumber SkillsOrganisational SkillsPatiencePhysical FitnessPresentation SkillsProblem Solving SkillsTeamworkingCommunication Skills
Required qualifications
Desired
GCSE · Maths · Grade 4
Desired
GCSE · English · Grade 4
Training & development
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
Future prospects
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.
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.
Website
www.mydentist.co.uk/careers