Dental Nursing Apprentice

Greencroft Dental Practice are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking individual to join their team as a Level 3 Apprentice Dental Nurse. The successful candidate will work chairside in the surgery and support with admin duties.

What you'll do

Will receive training in the following:

• Assisting the dentists and hygienist with clinical procedures
• Sterilisation and performing cross infection control after each patient
• Will learn reception skills and clerical duties
• Will learn how to operate R4 clinical software
• Ensure that the dental surgery operates efficiently with stock control
• Training in medical emergencies and CPR
• Setting up and preparing the dental surgery for clinical sessions

Training

• Day release at Newcastle Site (Stamp Exchange, Westgate Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE1 1SA)
• On and off-the-job training
• Level 3 Dental Nursing Apprenticeship
• A level 3 qualification which has been approved by the General Dental Council as meeting the requirements for entry to the professional register as a dental nurse

After the apprenticeship

• Depending on the circumstances of the business, upon completion of the apprenticeship programme, there could be a potential position of employment available

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Customer care skills
• Patience

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSE, English (grade 4)
• Essential: GCSE, Maths (grade 4)

Things to consider

This vacancy is to start immediately, therefore, you must be available to start before applying. The closing date, interview date and start date are subject to change. This vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received. Please ensure you apply early to avoid disappointment.

Individuals are able to undertake an apprenticeship at a higher level than a qualification they currently hold, including any previously completed apprenticeships. Individuals can also undertake an apprenticeship at the same level, or lower level than a qualification they already hold, as long as the new apprenticeship allows for new skills to be acquired and the content of the training is materially different from any previous qualification or apprenticeship. Northern Skills will check candidates' eligibility prior to any interviews.

Please be aware that as Northern Skills provide a recruitment matching service, we will also consider you for roles which pay the Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage.

About the employer

Dental Surgery based in Rowlands Gill. Our friendly local practice offers a wide range of dental services and our clinicians have a wealth of experience enabling them to provide advice and treatment on all aspects of dental care.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Dental nurse (level 3), Health and science
• Apprenticeship level: Advanced (level 3)
• Training provider: MIDDLESBROUGH COLLEGE
• Expected duration: 1 Year 6 Months
• Hours: 37.5 hours a week. Working week: Monday - Thursday, 9.00am - 5.30pm and Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm. Details to be confirmed.
• Start date: 9 November 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £15,600 a year