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Apprentice Dental Nurse - York

Howardian Dental Practice Limited · Sheriff Hutton · posted 19 March 2026

Wage
£12,480 a year
Hours
30 hours a week
Duration
1 Year
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Dental nurse (level 3)
Starts
22 September 2026
Closing date
21 September 2026
Positions
1

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Provide efficient and reliable chair-side support to the dental surgery.

The day-to-day duties of a dental nurse can span across all areas of the practice and can include:

  • Reception, including answering the phone and greeting patients
  • Dealing with patient queries
  • Taking payments
  • Booking appointments and follow-ups
  • Sterilising and preparing equipment for dentists
  • Recording and dealing with patient records
  • Supporting patients' wellbeing and dental experience
  • Cleaning dental areas, including chairs
  • Managing stock of equipment and supplies
  • Any other duties to support the dentists and senior team to provide effective patient care

Your training

  • Dental Nurse (GDC 2023) Level 3 (A level) Apprenticeship Standard
  • The training will take place at the dental surgery
  • Functional Skills if required

Where it leads

  • With experience, you may be able to move into jobs like team manager, team leader or dental practice manager
  • With further training, you could become a dental therapist, helping a dentist carry out the more routine dentistry work
  • You could also become a dental hygienist, helping people to look after their teeth and gums
  • You might decide to train as an orthodontic therapist, helping dentists to improve the look and position of a patient's teeth

For more information on Dental Careers, please visit: https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/

About Howardian Dental Practice Limited

We are a modern, predominantly private dental practice providing a wide range of treatments including general, cosmetic, and specialist dentistry.

Our services include endodontics, Invisalign orthodontics, and dental implants. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality patient care in a friendly and professional environment, using advanced techniques and technology. Our team is supportive and experienced, making it an excellent place for an apprentice to learn, develop clinical skills, and build a long-term career in dentistry.

Things to consider

  • Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
  • To get a Hepatitis B vaccine

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsAdministrative skillsTeam workingNon judgementalPatiencePatient Care

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade 4) — desired
  • GCSE Maths (grade 4) — desired

Where you'll work

  • 11 ALAN FARNABY WAY, THE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, SHERIFF HUTTON, YORK, YO60 6PG

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