Apprentice Dental Receptionist - Torquay

This role will provide efficient and reliable chairside support to clinicians while ensuring high standards of patient care, confidentiality, and GDPR compliance.

Day-to-day Dental Nurse duties may include:

• Welcoming patients and assisting with appointment scheduling

• Handling basic patient enquiries professionally and appropriately

• Preparing surgeries, sterilising instruments, and maintaining infection control to CQC standards

• Assisting clinicians during treatments and accurately updating patient records in line with GDPR

• Supporting patients’ comfort, reassurance, and overall dental experience

• Monitoring and managing stock, equipment, and surgery readiness

• Maintaining clean, safe, and fully equipped clinical areas

• Upholding patient privacy, dignity, and confidentiality at all times

• Collaborating with dentists and the wider team to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality carThis is your opportunity to work within a professional dental practice while studying for your Level 2 Customer Service Practitioner apprenticeship with Tempdent, alongside Dental Receptionist specific training. You’ll develop the skills needed to provide excellent patient service and support the smooth running of a busy dental practice.

Key duties may include:

• Greeting patients and welcoming them into the practice
• Managing appointment bookings and diary systems
• Handling patient enquiries both in person and over the phone
• Processing payments and maintaining accurate patient records
• Supporting the dental team with administrative tasks
• Ensuring a positive patient experience from arrival to departure
• Maintaining confidentiality and professionalism at all times

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Am I eligible for the Level 3 Dental Nurse Apprenticeship?

You may be eligible if you:

• Are 16 or older.
• Live in England and have the right to work in the UK.
• Are not currently in full-time education.
• Meet residency requirements (usually having lived in the UK or EEA for the past 3 years).
• Do not already hold a qualification at the same level or higher in a related subject.