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Apprentice Dental Nurse - Bury St Edmunds

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WhereBury St Edmunds
Hours40 hrs/week
Pay£16,640 to £26,436.80 a year
Posted21 August 2026
Closes11 September 2026

The apprenticeship in dental nursing is an 18-month government funded course by City & Guilds, a Level 3 Extended Diploma. Alongside your learning your job role within the practice will entail assisting dentists, sterilising and preparing equipment, reception duties and supporting patient experience.

What this role involves

General background for dental nurse roles. This listing’s own employer, location, pay and hours are shown above.

Remove water and saliva from the patient's mouth during treatment
Make sure the patient is comfortable
Tidy the surgery and keep records about each patient

Typical pay (UK): £28,000 starting · £39,000 experienced
Typical hours: 37 to 40 a week

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Career background: National Careers Service · Open Government Licence v3.0

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Applications open on Savernake Dental Practice's own careers site.