Dental Nursing Apprentice Level 3
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Company: Netherton Dental practice
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Location: Huddersfield, HD4 7EH
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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-2000030562
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Application Deadline Date: 22/05/2026
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Start Date: 25/05/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday and Wednesday 8.45am - 5.45pm Friday 8.15- 2.45 pm
Brief Description
A Dental Nurse works side by side to the dentist assisting them in a variety of dental procedures, ultimately making sure the patient care and experience is at its best. Assisting dental health professionals, providing chairside support and a high level of patient care. You will work towards a Level 3 Dental Nurse apprenticeship Standard.
Training to be Provided
This course is delivered using a blended delivery model, an apprentice will spend 2 days per month at Bradford College undertaking classroom based learning in addition to regular workplace assessments.
Upon successful completion of this apprenticeship, the apprentice will be awarded the following:
- Level 3 Extended Diploma in Dental Nursing
- Functional Skills in Maths and English Level 2 (if applicable)
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
Vacancy Detail
- Would be required to cover two locations - Aspley dental & Netherton Dental (about 7 mins drive from Aspley Dental)
- Keep the clinical areas and all equipment and instruments clean, tidy and sterile as appropriate according to the practice's health and safety and infection control procedures and manufacturers' instructions
- Provide chairside assistance, ensuring that the correct equipment is available
- Ensure the care and welfare of patients in a friendly, caring, helpful, courteous and professional manner
- Accurately complete patient clinical records as directed and being responsible for recording patient information on the practice database
- Handle all substances in accordance with health and safety policies
- Complete laboratory request forms, keep records of work sent, received and fitted
- Continually interpret the needs of the patients and dentists or hygienist, and deal with them promptly and efficiently
- Building relationships with patients and showing excellent customer service