Dental Nurse Apprentice

Are you or someone you know, seeking an opportunity to earn while you learn? If the answer is yes, we may just have the vacancy for you.

We have an exciting opportunity for a caring, enthusiastic, and well-motivated, Dental Nurse Apprentice to join our Bury St Edmunds team, which operates as part of Dental HealthCare Suffolk. This is a unique opportunity to work within East of England Community Dental Services, supporting a wide range of patient groups.

The post holder will be given the opportunity to work towards a Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing, covering reception work, cross infection procedures and chairside support. You will be supported by an experienced dental team, workplace mentor, apprenticeship assessor and training provider - West Suffolk College.

The Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing is gained by completing a portfolio of evidence, workbooks, observations in the workplace and four invigilated exams. At the end of the apprenticeship, you will take an End Point Assessment which will consist of a project and interview

The position is for a fixed term of 24 months. Please note, if you already hold this qualification you will not be eligible for this position. To meet the funding criteria you must be age 16 or over, have the right to work in the UK and have lived in the UK for the last 3 years and cannot be studying a government funded course.

As an apprentice at East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust, you will have a real responsibility, within a real job, contributing to delivering outstanding dental care to our service users.

The apprentice Dental Nurse appointed to this post will receive training in dental nursing leading to a recognised qualification which meets the requirements of the statutory register held by the General Dental Council.

The apprentice would achieve a Level 3 Apprenticeship in Dental Nursing which will include a Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing as agreed between you, your line manager.

The apprentice dental nurse will develop their skills and knowledge through in-house training, observation and assessment. You will be supervised at all times but you will also be encouraged to use your own initiative which will enable you to develop your communication and nursing skills.

Knowledge of computer use is essential for imputing patient data, treatment planning, payment transactions and other services. Undertake reception duties when required.

Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

Should we receive a high number of applications we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any point after 3rd July 2026.

Rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission, we are proud to provide high quality innovative services across most of the east of England that enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives.

There’s one reason why our services are outstanding – and that’s our amazing staff who, for the seventh year running, rated us incredibly highly in the national staff survey.

If you share our passion for innovative and high-quality care delivery, then please submit your application and join us on our exciting journey as a leading-edge specialist community provider. All are welcome to apply and our promise to you is a culture which prioritises staff engagement and development.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Catheryne Ivie Job title: Senior Dental Nurse Email address: ***email_hidden*** Telephone number: 07912488050