Apprentice Dental Nurse
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Company: CONGLETON DENTAL CENTRE LTD
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Location: CW12 1JN
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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-2000029787
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Application Deadline Date: 19/05/2026
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Start Date: 02/06/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: 08:20 - 17:50 Monday - Thursday, 08:20 - 16:30 Friday. Working hours can vary. There is a possibility of a day off during the week.
Brief Description
Congleton Dental Centre Ltd currently have a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and reliable Dental Nurse Apprentice at our friendly, family run NHS practice in Congleton. We are looking for someone eager to learn new skills and work in a caring role as part of a large team.
Training to be Provided
In-house training plus the candidate will follow a Level 3 Apprenticeship programme and study towards a full standard 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) in maths and English, or equivalent, they will be required to complete a Level 2 Functional Skill in the relevant subject.
Future Prospects
Possibility of a permanent position upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.
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 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