Level 3 Dental Nursing Apprenticeship - Rodericks Leominster Dental Centre

Realise Your Potential in a Caring, Supportive Environment because your smile matters too. At Rodericks Dental Partners, we believe there’s no place more supportive and nurturing as you train to become a qualified dental nurse. As a clinically led dental group, we’re passionate about creating practices where people feel valued, respected, and excited about their future. Here, you won’t just be learning a new role — you’ll be building a meaningful career in healthcare, with the support and encouragement you deserve. This is more than a training programme — it’s a platform for professional fulfillment and personal growth. Your Future with Rodericks Dental Partners: ✅ A Role That Grows With You – Gain hands-on experience while working towards your Dental Nursing qualification, supported every step of the way. ✅ Supportive Team Environment – Learn alongside experienced professionals who are dedicated to helping you succeed. ✅ Practical Experience – Develop real-world skills in patient care, infection control, chairside support, and more. ✅ Personal Development – Build confidence and knowledge while earning a nationally recognised qualification. ✅ Opportunities Across the UK – With over 220 practices nationwide, your career with us can flourish wherever life takes you. What You’ll Be Doing: Support dentists during clinical procedures Prepare, sterilise, and maintain dental instruments and equipment Help keep treatment areas clean and organised to meet strict hygiene standards Provide reassurance and support to patients before, during, and after treatment Maintain accurate patient records Complete coursework and assessments as part of your dental nursing qualification Participate fully in training sessions and development activities Skills and Attributes We’re Looking For: A genuine interest in healthcare and patient care Friendly, caring, and approachable personality Comfortable working in a clinical environment, including procedures where you may see blood or surgical treatments Willingness to learn and take on new challenges An understanding that you will be on your feet throughout the day!

Hours to be determined at interview. 35 hours a week1 year 4 monthsCommunication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Team working, Initiative

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 4-9)
• Maths (grade 4-9)

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
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Team working
• Initiative

Other requirements

A passion and desire to work within the dental sector is essential and to not be put off at the sight of blood. If you using public transport to get to the practice, please ensure you have researched the route and that a regular service is available. It is also a requirement to have a course of Hepatitis B vaccines and a clear enhanced DBS.

English (grade 4-9), Maths (grade 4-9), Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Team working, Initiative

After this apprenticeship

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

This is a great opportunity to be trained and secure long-term employment. Once qualified, there are a number of routes for further training and development, including dental hygienist, dental therapist or dental cosmetics. Also, the opportunity for career progression into head nurse, team leader, or practice manager.