Dental Nursing Apprentice Level 3

Meltham and Holmfirth Dental Practices, are looking to take on an Apprentice Dental Nurse. You will work towards a Level 3 Dental Nurse apprenticeship standard. If you are looking to pursue a career in dental nursing, then apply today! Successful candidates will provide clinical support to dentists and patients.

What you'll do

As an apprentice, you'll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You'll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you'll do at work:

• Successful candidates will provide clinical support to dentists, hygienists, and patients. You will also assist the reception staff in any clerical duties and perform any other tasks as reasonably requested by the principal.
• Some of the jobs listed below will be part of your day to day activity:
• Prepare the necessary materials and instruments
• Provide clinical assistance to the dentists and hygienist while treating the patient, under his/her supervision
• Take all reasonable methods to ensure patient comfort
• Continually interpret the needs of the patients and dentists or hygienist and deal with them promptly and efficiently
• Building relationships with patients
• Managing patient appointments
• Making sure all equipment is sterilised and ready before procedures and treatments
• Processing lab requests/X-rays

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. A portion of your working hours will be spent training or studying. Off-the-job training will follow the time allocations outlined in the Occupational Standard.

College or training organisation:

Bradford College

Your training course:

Dental nurse (integrated)

Equal to Level 3 (A level)

This course is delivered using a blended delivery model, an apprentice will spend 2 days per month at Bradford College undertaking classroom-based learning in addition to regular workplace assessments.

Upon successful completion of this apprenticeship, the apprentice will be awarded the following:

Level 3 Extended Diploma in Dental Nursing

Functional Skills in maths and English Level 2 (if applicable)

After the apprenticeship

• An apprenticeship allows you to earn a wage, gain valuable work experience and industry-specific competence
• Potential for full-time employment on successful completion of the apprenticeship
• Transferable skills that are invaluable in the wider world of work
• Offering Level 4 Oral heath Practitioner if looking to progress

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Administrative skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience

Qualifications

• Desired: GCSE, English (grade 9 - 4)
• Desired: GCSE, Maths (grade 9 - 4)

About the employer

At Meltham Dental Care we offer a range of Cosmetic Dental treatments to help improve the look of your teeth, so that you can smile with confidence! Our cosmetic dental treatments include, Braces and Aligners (including Invisalign), Tooth Implants, Composite Bonding, and Teeth Whitening.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Dental nurse (level 3), Health and science
• Apprenticeship level: Advanced (level 3)
• Training provider: BRADFORD COLLEGE
• Expected duration: 1 Year 6 Months
• Hours: 40 hours a week. Working week: Monday 8.30am - 6.00pm

Tuesday 8.30am - 6.00pm

Wednesday 8.30am - 5.30pm

Thursday 8.30am - 5.30pm

Friday 8.30am - 5.30pm

• Start date: 19 October 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £16,640 a year