Dental Nurse Apprenticeship
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Company: YORK CARE CORPORATION LTD
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Location: Heywood, OL10 4NN
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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-2000030793
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Application Deadline Date: 25/05/2026
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Start Date: 04/06/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Friday, shifts to be agreed.
Brief Description
This is a fantastic opportunity to progress into an exciting dental career. This outstanding dental practice is looking to recruit an enthusiastic individual to work alongside the dentists. Duties will include assisting in the provision and delivery of dental care to patients, reception duties and decontamination/sterilising in the surgery.
Training to be Provided
- You will attend weekly, off the job training sessions at The Oldham College
Future Prospects
Qualified Dental Nurse - With experience you could:
- Move into a team leader, manager or dental practice manager position
- Become a dental hygienist or dental therapist with further training
- Become an orthodontic therapist to help dentists improve the look and position of patient's teeth
Vacancy Detail
Your daily activities could include:
- Follow practice policies and procedures
- Establish, promote and maintain productive working relationships with all members of the dental team
- Liaise with the practice manager on all matters concerning administration, pay and service conditions
- Assist with reception and clerical duties as required
- Take care of your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your own work
- Responsible for infection control procedures, setting up and preparing the dental surgery at the start of the day, managing infection control between patients and closing at the end of the day, including cleaning and sterilising instruments and equipment
- Set up and prepare the treatment room appropriately for each patient
- Assist in taking radiographs (according to the level of training)
- Maintain and decontaminate equipment in accordance with manufacturers’ instruction and your training
- Provide chairside support to the dentist during treatment
- Monitor, support and reassure patients
- Assist in keeping full and accurate patient records
- Monitor and maintain stocks within the practice
- Maintain CPD and attend annual mandatory training
- Comply with all legislation
- Attend practice meetings as requested
Other Information
- Hepatitis B vaccinations will be essential You will be required undertake an enhanced DBS. Please do not contact the employer direct
- If your application is successful, you will be contacted by The Oldham College (normally via email/phone) to invite you to attend a pre-interview and initial assessment