Apprentice Dental Nurse
183DENTAL LTD
Apprenticeship summary
You will be working within a busy dental practice assisting the dentist in surgery and also be working on reception too. You will be preparing patients for dental treatments by setting up the chair, instruments & materials.
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Closing date: April 13, 2026
Wage:
£16,640 a year
Total hours per week:
40
Expected duration (weeks):
52
Positions (available):
1
Date posted:
March 24, 2026
Possible start date:
May 4, 2026
Apprenticeship level:
Advanced
- Providing reassurance and support to patients throughout the treatment process
- Explaining procedures and answering patient questions
- Passing instruments and materials to the dentist during procedures
- Assisting with taking dental impressions, radiographs, and other procedures
- Preparing and mixing dental materials, such as fillings
- Ensuring the sterilisation and proper maintenance of dental equipment and instruments
- Adhering to strict infection control protocols and cross-contamination procedures
- Maintaining a clean and organized dental practice
- Maintaining accurate and complete patient records
- Assisting with administrative tasks, such as scheduling appointments and handling patient inquiries
- Taking and processing dental radiographs under the supervision of the dentist
- Supporting other members of the dental team
- Making appropriate referrals to other healthcare professionals
- Dental Nurse (integrated) Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
- The apprenticeship will be delivered as a weekly day release in college
To qualify as a nurse and possibly do further training if the candidate wishes to.
Employer
183DENTAL LTD
We are a dental practice based in Whiston/Prescot. We treat all adult patients privately and see children under the age of 18 on the NHS. We have a small plan for children and see these privately.
Training
Training Provider:
ST HELENS COLLEGE
Apprenticeship standard:Dental nurse (GDC 2023) (level 3)