Dental Nurse Apprentice
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Company: Standish Dental Practice
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Location: Wigan, WN6 0JS
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Health and science
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Ref: NAS-2000047712
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Application Deadline Date: 01/09/2026
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Start Date: 14/09/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Friday - Hours to be confirmed.
Brief Description
Start your career in dental nursing with this full-time opportunity. Gain hands-on experience in a friendly practice, supporting the dentist chairside, assisting with sterilisation and decontamination, carrying out clinical duties, and helping on reception, an all-round role to kickstart your future in dentistry.
Training to be Provided
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. Off-the-job training will follow the time allocations outlined in the occupational standard.
Future Prospects
After qualification, you may progress into a full-time role as a Dental Nurse, with opportunities to further your career in areas such as radiography, oral health education, or practice management.
Vacancy Detail
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work:
- Prepare the surgery, materials and instruments for each patient
- Follow strict decontamination and sterilisation protocols
- Safely dispose of clinical waste
- Assist with and process dental radiographs
- Update and maintain accurate patient medical histories
- Follow all practice policies and procedures
- Adhere to professional and ethical standards, including strict patient confidentiality
Other Information
Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.