Dental Nursing Apprentice Level 3
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Company MELTHAM DENTAL CARE LIMITED
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Provider BRADFORD COLLEGE
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Location Holmfirth, HD9 3TP
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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-2000062586
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Application Deadline Date 16/11/2026
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Start Date 23/11/2026
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Positions Available 1
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Working Week Monday 8.30am - 6.00pm Tuesday 8.30am - 6.00pm Wednesday 8.30am - 5.30pm Thursday 8.30am - 5.30pm Friday 8.30am - 5.30pm.
Brief Description
Holmfirth Dental Practice, are looking to take on an Apprentice Dental Nurse. You will work towards a Level 3 Dental Nurse apprenticeship standard. If you are looking to pursue a career in dental nursing, then apply today! Successful candidates will provide clinical support to dentists and patients.
Training to be Provided
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. A portion of your working hours will be spent training or studying. Off-the-job training will follow the time allocations outlined in the Occupational Standard.
College or training organisation: Bradford College.
Your training course: Dental nurse (integrated). Equal to Level 3 (A level).
Future Prospects
- An apprenticeship allows you to earn a wage, gain valuable work experience and industry-specific competence
- Potential for full-time employment on successful completion of the apprenticeship
- Transferable skills that are invaluable in the wider world of work
- Offering Level 4 Oral heath Practitioner if looking to progress
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:
Successful candidates will provide clinical support to dentists, hygienists, and patients. You will also assist the reception staff in any clerical duties and perform any other tasks as reasonably requested by the principal.
Some of the jobs listed below will be part of your day to day activity:
- Prepare the necessary materials and instruments
- Provide clinical assistance to the dentists and hygienist while treating the patient, under his/her supervision
- Take all reasonable methods to ensure patient comfort
- Continually interpret the needs of the patients and dentists or hygienist and deal with them promptly and efficiently
- Building relationships with patients
- Managing patient appointments
- Making sure all equipment is sterilised and ready before procedures and treatments
- Processing lab requests/X-rays