Dental Nurse Apprentice

Genix Health Care are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking individual to join their team at their practice in Whitley Bay as an apprentice Dental Nurse. The successful candidate will work towards a Level 3 Apprenticeship in Dental Nursing and will support with the day-to-day running of the surgery as well as reception when required.

What you'll do

• To clean and provide basic routine maintenance to the surgery equipment
• To ensure that all instruments are clean and sterilised
• To pass instruments to the dentist during procedures
• To prepare instrument trays and materials to use for procedures
• Assist the dentist with chair side duties
• To develop x-rays and file appropriately
• Monitor surgery stock items
• To dispose of all clinical waste in a safe and appropriate manner
• Change cold sterilisation fluid as recommended by the manufacturer's instructions
• Maintain autoclave water levels and ensure they are drained of water at least once per week
• To assist with maintaining patient records up to date when required
• To maintain hygiene standards across the clinic
• To act as a witness/chaperone
• Prepare impressions for dispatch to the laboratory
• Maintain cleanliness of all filters/suction/hand piece turbines
• Ensure all health and safety issues are maintained within the practice
• To act in a discreet and confidential manner relating to business/personal issues
• Patient confidentiality must be adhered to at all times

Training

• Level 3 Dental Nurse Apprenticeship Standard
• Day release at our Training Facility in Newcastle once a week

After the apprenticeship

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

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• 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 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. For example, if you already have a Level 4 qualification, you still may be able to complete an apprenticeship at any level providing you meet the eligibility criteria and are learning substantive new skills.

Please note: if you have progressed, you will be contacted to complete a telephone interview. Please expect to receive a call from us within 5 working days. Applicants must go through this telephone procedure for their application to be progressed.

About the employer

At Genix Healthcare we understand the value of our dental professionals and offer the support of a modern, progressive company with a wide range of resources, experience and benefits. Genix is committed to education and development and we pride ourselves on a team of highly trained, motivated dental care professionals.

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 - Friday, shifts to be arranged.
• Start date: 2 November 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £15,600 a year