Apprentice Dental Nurse

West Square Dental Practice · Maldon

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Social careApprenticeshipOn-siteFull-TimeApprenticeship

Monday - Friday, 8.45am - 5.15pm. 40 hours a week1 year 6 monthsCommunication skills, Attention to detail, Customer care skills, Team working, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Trustworthiness, Manual dexterity, The successful applicant will be required to undertake a DBS check and complete a course Hepatitis B vaccinations, Commencement of work can be negotiated individually depending on personal circumstances and commitments, such as GCSE or A-Level examinations

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

5 GCSEs including English and maths (grade A*-C/9-4)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

science is also preferred for career progression (grade A*-C/9-4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Customer care skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Trustworthiness
  • Manual dexterity

Other requirements

  • The successful applicant will be required to undertake a DBS check and complete a course Hepatitis B vaccinations
  • Commencement of work can be negotiated individually depending on personal circumstances and commitments, such as GCSE or A-Level examinations
Communication skills, Attention to detail, Customer care skills, Team working, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Trustworthiness, Manual dexterity, The successful applicant will be required to undertake a DBS check and complete a course Hepatitis B vaccinations, Commencement of work can be negotiated individually depending on personal circumstances and commitments, such as GCSE or A-Level examinations

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

  • Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship you will gain a Licence to Practice Qualification that will allow you to register with the General Dental Council (GDC) and you can move into registered/qualified positions. Once qualified and GDC-registered, dental nurses can work in NHS or private practices, community dental services, hospitals or the armed forces
  • There are also opportunities to progress into dental radiography, oral health education, orthodontic nursing, sedation nursing, dental practice management, and dental hygiene or therapy (with additional training)

The essentials

Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.

Posted 13 Aug 2026
Apply by 15 Aug 2026

Where you'd be based

CM9 5QX

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