Dental Nursing Apprentice

Bentley Mathieson Dental Care are seeking a hardworking Apprentice Dental Nurse to join their team. The successful candidate will gain a Level 3 Dental Nursing Apprenticeship.

What you'll do

• Working with the dentist
• Working within the decontamination room
• Surgery preparation
• Adhering to H&S
• Completing CPD
• Updating patient records
• Reception duties
• Supporting patients

Training

Level 3 Dental Nurse apprenticeship standard:

• Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing
• On and off-the-job training
• Day release at Middlesbrough College

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
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Administrative skills

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSE, Maths and English (grade 4/C or above)

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 provides a recruitment matching service, we will also consider you for roles which pay the Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage.

About the employer

We're a family-run dental practice offering patient-orientated treatments for over 30 years.

At Bentley Mathieson, we offer complete dental services, including general and cosmetic dentistry, implants, oral surgery and many other procedures that could benefit you.

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: 5 days per week. Days and shifts to be confirmed.
• Start date: 9 November 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £15,600 a year