Apprentice Dental Nurse
Braintree Dental Centre
Role overview
About this role
An exciting opportunity to start your career as an Apprentice Dental Nurse in a friendly dental practice. You will work towards the Level 3 Dental Nurse Apprenticeship with Colchester Institute, attending college one day each fortnight. Duties include assisting the dentist, preparing instruments and maintaining a clean, organised surgery.
Job details
Compensation
Paid opportunity
Closing date
27 June 2026
Working hours
Monday to Friday 8:45am- 5:15pm with some Saturdays 9:30am- 2.00pm.
Standard
Dental nurse (level 3)
Level 3Location
9C COGGESHALL ROAD, BRAINTREE, CM7 9DB
Posted
5 June 2026
Entry requirements
Qualifications
| Subject | Type | Grade | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 GCSEs including English and maths | GCSE | 9-4/A*-C | Required |
| science is also preferred for career progression | GCSE | 9-4/A*-C | Preferred |
Skills required
What they're looking for
Company
Braintree Dental Centre
Braintree Dental Centre works in health, science, or research-led environments where quality, evidence, compliance, teamwork, and patient or customer outcomes can be central.
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Preparing for Braintree Dental Centre
Good applications show scientific curiosity, accuracy, care with processes, ethical awareness, and the ability to learn technical material.
- Use examples involving careful analysis, lab work, research, data, or process control.
- Show how you manage detail without losing sight of real-world impact.
- Mention collaboration and communication with non-specialists where possible.
Role overview
About this role
An exciting opportunity to start your career as an Apprentice Dental Nurse in a friendly dental practice. You will work towards the Level 3 Dental Nurse Apprenticeship with Colchester Institute, attending college one day each fortnight. Duties include assisting the dentist, preparing instruments and maintaining a clean, organised surgery.
