Apprentice Dental Nurse
One Dental Peterborough
Start your career in dentistry with a practice that will support, train, and invest in you.
One Dental Peterborough is looking for a motivated and ambitious Apprentice Dental Nurse to join our growing team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to build a long-term career in dentistry, learn properly from the beginning, and develop into a confident, capable dental professional within a modern private dental practice.
We are not just looking for someone to “fill a role”. We are looking for someone with the right attitude, strong work ethic, and genuine commitment to learning.
About the role
As an Apprentice Dental Nurse, you will receive structured, hands-on training while working alongside experienced clinicians and team members. You will be supported throughout your apprenticeship and given the guidance needed to develop strong clinical, communication, and organisational skills.
This role is ideal for someone who is academically capable, reliable, professional, and serious about completing their dental nursing qualification.
No previous dental experience is required — full training will be provided.
What you will learn
During your apprenticeship, you will be supported to learn how to:
- Assist dentists and clinicians chairside during a range of treatments
- Prepare surgeries and maintain excellent clinical standards
- Follow infection control and decontamination procedures
- Complete accurate clinical notes and use dental software systems
- Communicate professionally with patients and the team
- Support the smooth running of the clinical day
- Work with modern dental technology and digital workflows
- Build confidence in a professional healthcare environment
Who we are looking for
We are looking for someone who is:
- Motivated, ambitious, and genuinely interested in dentistry
- Academically capable and able to complete coursework alongside working
- Organised, reliable, and punctual
- Willing to learn, take feedback, and improve
- Professional, respectful, and calm under pressure
- Confident with communication, both written and verbal
- A positive team player with a strong work ethic
- Looking for a long-term career, not just a short-term job
This role would suit someone who takes pride in doing things properly, wants to be trained to a high standard, and is excited by the opportunity to grow within a professional dental practice.
Training and qualification
You will be enrolled onto a recognised Dental Nurse Apprenticeship and supported throughout your qualification.
Please note: suitable GCSEs will be required for apprenticeship enrolment.
You will receive:
- Full support with coursework, exams, and practical training
- Ongoing mentoring from the team
- Structured development throughout your apprenticeship
- Clear expectations and guidance to help you succeed
Pay and progression
- Apprenticeship wage in line with current guidelines
- Pay progression as your skills, confidence, and responsibility develop
- Opportunity to progress into a qualified Dental Nurse role
- Further career development opportunities for the right person
At One Dental Peterborough, we believe in developing people who are committed, professional, and eager to grow. For the right candidate, this can be the start of a long-term career with real progression.
Location
One Dental Peterborough
How to apply
If you are serious about learning, developing your skills, and building a career in dentistry, we would love to hear from you.
Please apply via Indeed and include a short explanation of why you would like to become a dental nurse and why you feel this opportunity is right for you.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £8.00-£13.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Pay rise
Work Location: In person
