Apprentice Dental Nurse
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Company: J.A. CRESCENT DENTAL CARE LIMITED
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Location: Gateshead, NE11 9SJ
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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-2000022277
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Application Deadline Date: 10/04/2026
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Start Date: 27/04/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Friday, hours to be confirmed.
Brief Description
Cresent Dental Care are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking individual to join their team as an apprentice Dental Nurse. The successful candidate will work towards a Level 3 Apprenticeship in Dental Nursing.
Training to be Provided
- Day release at Newcastle Training Office
- On and off the job training
- Level 3 Dental Nurse Apprenticeship Standard
Future Prospects
Depending on the circumstances of the business and upon completion of the apprenticeship programme, there could be a potential position of employment available.
Vacancy Detail
- 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
- Throughout your role it’s really critical that patient care and confidentiality are your top priorities
Other Information
Individuals over 19 who do not meet essential qualifications should still apply and will be individually checked for eligibility.
Individuals are able to undertake an apprenticeship at a higher level than a qualification they currently hold, including any previously completed apprenticeships.
Individuals can also undertake an apprenticeship at the same level, or lower level than a qualification they already hold as long as the new apprenticeship allows for new skills to be acquired and the content of the training is materially different from any previous qualification or apprenticeship.
Please note; if you have been progressed, you will be contacted to complete a telephone interview. Please expect to receive a call from us within 5 working days. Applicants must go through this telephone procedure for your application to be progressed.
This vacancy is to start immediately therefore you must be available to start before applying. The closing date, interview date and start date are subject to change. This vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received.