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Apprentice Dental Nurse - Nottingham

IDH GROUP LIMITED · TEMP DENT DENTAL AGENCY LIMITED
Location
East Midlands, England
Postcode
NG8 2QP
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
29 September 2026
Vacancy reference
2000055723

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.

Duties will 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 toprovide effective patient care

Working week

Monday to Friday, 8:45am - 5:45pm.

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