Dental Nurse Apprenticeship

This is a fantastic opportunity to progress into an exciting dental career. We are a busy dental practice, looking to recruit an enthusiastic individual to work alongside the dental team.

What you'll do

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic individual to work alongside the dentists. Your daily activities will include:

• Provide chairside support to the dentist during treatment
• Set up and prepare the treatment room appropriately for each patient
• Monitor, support and reassure patients
• Follow practice policies and procedures
• Establish, promote and maintain productive working relationships with all members of the dental team
• Liaise with the practice manager on all matters concerning administration, pay and service conditions
• Assist with reception and clerical duties as required
• Take care of your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your own work
• Responsible for infection control procedures, setting up and preparing the dental surgery at the start of the day, managing infection control between patients and closing at the end of the day, including cleaning and sterilising instruments and equipment
• Assist in taking radiographs (according to the level of training)
• Maintain and decontaminate equipment in accordance with manufacturers' instruction and your training
• Assist in keeping full and accurate patient records
• Monitor and maintain stocks within the practice
• Maintain CPD and attend annual mandatory training

Training

Dental Nurse Apprenticeship Standard.

You will attend weekly, off the job training sessions at the Oldham College.

After the apprenticeship

Permanent employment with ongoing CPD.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Physical fitness
• Reliable and punctual
• Enthusiastic

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSE, English (grade 9-4/A*-C)
• Essential: GCSE, Maths (grade 9-4/A*-C)

Things to consider

Hepatitis B vaccinations will be essential. You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS. Please do not contact the employer direct. If your application is successful, you will be contacted by The Oldham College (normally via email/phone) to invite you to attend a pre-interview and initial assessment.

About the employer

Here at Church Lane Dental Practice your smile is important to us. We are very much a patient-focused practice, so every member of our team is dedicated to ensuring you have a positive experience – from your very first call to book a new patient appointment right through to when you walk out of our doors with a healthier, more beautiful smile.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Dental nurse (level 3), Health and science
• Apprenticeship level: Advanced (level 3)
• Training provider: THE OLDHAM COLLEGE
• Expected duration: 1 Year 9 Months
• Hours: 35 hours a week. Working week: Monday to Friday, shifts to be agreed.
• Start date: 26 October 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £14,560 a year