Apprentice Dental Nurse
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Company: Parkhouse Dental Practice
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Location: CW7 2DP
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £18,135.00 per year
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Sector: Health and science
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Ref: NAS-2000029509
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Application Deadline Date: 15/05/2026
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Start Date: 29/05/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: 4-days per week, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. 08:45 to 17:30 with 1-hour break for lunch.
Brief Description
Parkhouse Dental Practice is a long-established private dental practice based in Winsford, Cheshire. As a trainee dental nurse, you will assist the Dentist and the Dental Hygienist/Therapist. You will also take on reception duties and help with the smooth running of the practice.
Training to be Provided
In-house training, plus the candidate will follow a Level 3. Apprenticeship programme and study towards a Level 3 in Dental Nursing. This training will be structured and delivered by Cheshire College - South & West. If the candidate does not hold GCSE grades A*-C (9-4) or equivalent, they will be required to complete a Level 2 Functional Skill in the relevant subject.
Future Prospects
Become a dental hygienist or dental therapist with further training.
Vacancy Detail
Typical duties for a dental nurse include:
- Taking responsibility for the decontamination of instruments
- Maintaining dental operating equipment
- Ensuring that all relevant materials and supplies are in place, looking after patient records - including making notes when the dentist is examining a patient
- Working closely with and assisting the dentist, responding quickly to requests and generally keeping the surgery ready for use
- You'll also be responsible for ensuring high standards of cleanliness and control of the practice
- Liaise with reception to ensure smooth patient communications and transfer of records
- Attend and participate in practice meetings
- Other duties as necessary for the efficient operation of the practice
- Undergo training as may be required to develop skills and abilities
- Attend refresher and update training for medical emergencies and CPR
- Act in accordance with the practice rules and code of conduct
- Reception duties answering the phone in a professional manner, booking appointments using practice computers
- Money processing and issuing receipts