Dental Nurse Apprenticeship – Yorkshire

For more information regarding this apprenticeship please contact us.

Closing Date:

21 September, 2026

Expected Duration:

1 Year

Apprenticeship Level:

Advanced

Number of Positions:

Hours per week:

Wage Information:

£12,480 a year

Employer's Website:

Address:

215-217 Bradford Road,

Dewsbury

WF13 2HD

Description

The apprenticeship in dental nursing is a 12-month government-funded course by City & Guilds, a Level 3 Extended Diploma. Alongside your learning, your job role within the practice will entail assisting dentists, sterilising & preparing equipment, reception duties and supporting patient experience.

Training Description:

Dental Nurse (GDC 2023) Level 3 (A level) Apprenticeship Standard
The training will take place at the dental surgery
Functional Skills if required

Full Description:

Provide efficient and reliable chair-side support to the dental surgery.

The day-to-day duties of a dental nurse can span across all areas of the practice and can include:

Reception, including answering the phone and greeting patients
Dealing with patient queries
Taking payments
Booking appointments and follow-ups
Sterilising and preparing equipment for dentists
Recording and dealing with patient records
Supporting patients’ wellbeing and dental experience
Cleaning dental areas, including chairs
Managing stock of equipment and supplies
Any other duties to support the dentists and senior team to provide effective patient care

You must be aged 19 or above for this position due to insurance restrictions.

Outcome Description:

With experience, you may be able to move into jobs like team manager, team leader or dental practice manager
With further training, you could become a dental therapist, helping a dentist carry out the more routine dentistry work
You could also become a dental hygienist, helping people to look after their teeth and gums
You might decide to train as an orthodontic therapist, helping dentists to improve the look and position of a patient’s teeth

For more information on Dental Careers, please visit: https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/

Description of Working Week:

Monday to Friday, shifts to be confirmed; some evening and weekend work may be required depending on the rota.

Skills Required:

Communication skills
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Team working
Non judgemental
Patience
Patient Care

Qualifications Required:

GCSE English 4 Desired
GCSE Maths 4 Desired

Things To Consider:

Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
To get a Hepatitis B vaccine

Employer Description:

A healthcare provider that offers general dental services, from routine check-ups to more complex procedures like fillings and restorations