Apprentice Dental Nurse
Redmires Dental · Sheffield · posted 22 July 2026
Wage
£16,640 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Dental nurse (level 3)
Starts
1 October 2026
Closing date
9 August 2026
Positions
1
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Full Description:
- Your role will include assisting the dentist in the surgery, working the sterilisation room and the reception desk
- You will, during a normal week, work in all these areas of the practice. However, your main role will be that of assisting the dentist in the dental surgery, with clinical situations and dealing with and communicating with patients
- Whilst working in the surgery, you will assist with treatments and will need to use the computer to assist with recording information
- You would need to take responsibility for ensuring the cleanliness of your surgery and the readiness of instruments and materials for the dentist to use
- In the sterilisation room, you will be responsible for ensuring that all equipment passes through the correct process and is ready for reuse
- You will, whilst on reception, need to greet patients and book appointments, collect payments and file paperwork accurately. Also, answering the telephone and dealing with patient enquiries is an important part of your work
- As communication with staff and patients is an essential part of working in a dental practice, you would need to be a team player who is prepared to work efficiently and logically to achieve the necessary tasks each day
Your training
- Apprenticeship standard - Dental Nurse Level 3, including End Point Assessment.
How training will be delivered is to be confirmed.
Where it leads
The possibility of a full-time role upon completion of the apprenticeship.
About Redmires Dental
Viking Crowns Limited.
Skills they're looking for
Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsLogicalTeam workingInitiativeNon judgementalPatience
Entry requirements
- GCSE Dual Science (grade 4) — essential
- GCSE English (grade 4) — essential
- GCSE Maths (grade 4) — essential
Where you'll work
- 68 ROCHESTER ROAD, SHEFFIELD, S10 4JQ
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