Dental Nurse Apprenticeship
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Company: CHURCH LANE DENTAL PRACTICE
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Location: M9 4LY
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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-2000057397
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Application Deadline Date: 20/10/2026
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Start Date: 26/10/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Friday, shifts to be agreed.
Brief Description
This is a fantastic opportunity to progress into an exciting dental career. We are a busy dental practice, looking to recruit an enthusiastic individual to work alongside the dental team.
Training to be Provided
Dental Nurse Apprenticeship Standard.
You will attend weekly, off the job training sessions at the Oldham College.
Future Prospects
Permanent employment with ongoing CPD.
Vacancy Detail
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic individual to work alongside the dentists. Your daily activities will include:
- Provide chairside support to the dentist during treatment
- Set up and prepare the treatment room appropriately for each patient
- Monitor, support and reassure patients
- Follow practice policies and procedures
- Establish, promote and maintain productive working relationships with all members of the dental team
- Liaise with the practice manager on all matters concerning administration, pay and service conditions
- Assist with reception and clerical duties as required
- Take care of your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your own work
- Responsible for infection control procedures, setting up and preparing the dental surgery at the start of the day, managing infection control between patients and closing at the end of the day, including cleaning and sterilising instruments and equipment
- Assist in taking radiographs (according to the level of training)
- Maintain and decontaminate equipment in accordance with manufacturers’ instruction and your training
- Assist in keeping full and accurate patient records
- Monitor and maintain stocks within the practice
- Maintain CPD and attend annual mandatory training
Other Information
Hepatitis B vaccinations will be essential. You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS. Please do not contact the employer direct. If your application is successful, you will be contacted by The Oldham College (normally via email/phone) to invite you to attend a pre-interview and initial assessment.