Dental Nurse Apprentice

The apprentice will be trained in chair side assistance, decontamination of instruments, mixing of dental materials and reception duties to enable the apprentice to gain level 3 in Dental nursing

What you'll do

• Assisting the dentist chairside
• Updating client records
• Cleaning and decontamination of tools and surgery
• Reception duties
• General admin duties

Training

This is a weekly day-release program where the apprentice attends one of PTPs centres/ or attends an online Microsoft Teams to work towards their qualification.

After the apprenticeship

A permanent post and pay increases as you gain more experience incrementally to full nurse rate at completion.

Skills

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

Qualifications

• Desired: GCSE, English (grade C/4 or above)
• Desired: GCSE, Mathematics (grade C/4 or above)

Things to consider

How will you travel to work?

About the employer

Dam Street Dental Practice is a welcoming family-friendly dental practice located in the heart of Lichfield, Staffordshire. Situated within a charming Grade II listed 17th-century building close to the beautiful Lichfield Cathedral and local shops and amenities, the practice combines historic character with modern dental facilities. As a predominantly NHS practice, it features three well-equipped surgeries, a reception area, waiting room, sterilising room, and staff room. All members of the team are fully qualified, friendly, supportive, and dedicated to providing high-quality patient care. The practice offers a wide range of general dental treatments and takes pride in its long-standing reputation, caring for many loyal patients and families over the years. While implant dentistry, orthodontics, and sedation services are not provided on-site, patients can be referred to trusted local practices for these treatments when required.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Dental nurse (level 3), Health and science
• Apprenticeship level: Advanced (level 3)
• Training provider: P.T.P. TRAINING LIMITED
• Expected duration: 1 Year 6 Months
• Hours: 32 hours a week. Working week: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (32 hours) with one day at training provider.
• Start date: 2 November 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £13,312 a year