Dental Nursing Apprenticeship Level 3
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Company: Bailiff Bridge Dental Practice
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Location: HD1 6JE
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £14,976.00 per year
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Sector: Health and science
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Ref: NAS-2000046537
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Application Deadline Date: 21/08/2026
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Start Date: 24/08/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday - Friday, between 9.00am - 5.00pm.
Brief Description
A Dental Nurse works side by side to the dentist, assisting them in a variety of dental procedures, ultimately making sure the patient care and experience is at its best. Assisting dental health professionals, providing chairside support and a high level of patient care. You will work towards a Level 3 Dental Nurse apprenticeship Standard.
Training to be Provided
This course is delivered using a blended delivery model. An apprentice will spend 2 days per month at Bradford College undertaking classroom-based learning in addition to regular workplace assessments.
Upon successful completion of this apprenticeship, the apprentice will be awarded the following:
- Level 3 Extended Diploma in Dental Nursing
- Functional Skills in Maths and English Level 2 (if applicable)
Future Prospects
There are a range of post-registration courses available for dental nurses looking to further their education. They may include a range of higher education qualifications or other work-related education and training to support continuing professional development, such as Certificate in Dental Sedation Nursing, Certificate in Oral Health Education etc.
Vacancy Detail
As an Apprentice Dental Nurse, you learn everything that helps make this a success, including:
- Greeting the patients, making sure they are settled and ready for their appointment
- Making sure the dentist has the correct instruments prepared ahead of the patient appointment
Charting and collating key dental information during the appointment - Mixing specialist materials to make moulds for teeth impressions
Understanding how a dentist performs and how you can best drive efficiency and help the performance of the practice - Keeping the surgery clean and tidy and managing infection control
Other Information
Can you make sure you are able to get to and from the employer easily on a daily basis.