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Crystal Clear Dental / Apprentice Dental Nurse

Amir Arif, Mursaleen Razzaq · York · posted 30 October 2026

Wage
£15,184 a year
Hours
36.5 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 5 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Dental nurse (level 3)
Starts
26 November 2026
Closing date
19 November 2026
Positions
1

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During the Dental Nurse Apprenticeship, you will receive ongoing support, development and training to equip you with the skills and knowledge required to qualify and have a successful career in dental nursing.

Your daily activities could include:

  • Assisting the dentist in providing safe and effective treatments to patients, from simple check-ups to advanced specialist treatments
  • Providing patients with a high level of care
  • Setting up and cleaning surgery
  • Sterilising instruments
  • Updating patient records
  • Maintaining equipment
  • Preparing instruments and materials for various treatments
  • Adhering to practice policies and procedures

During your working day, the dental practice will support you with learning the practical skills required, whilst your training provider (Aspiration Training) will teach you the theory side.  Your study will be based online with regular teaching and 1-2-1 sessions.  Off the job training will be given throughout your apprenticeship during paid working hours.

Your training

The apprenticeship provides employment and training within a dental practice to study the Level 3 dental nurse apprenticeship.  The apprenticeship is designed to teach the knowledge, skills and behaviours necessary to ensure competency in all aspects of clinical duties including: -

  • Preparing for Professional Practice in Dental Nursing
  • Infection Prevention and Control
  • First Aid and Medical Emergencies
  • Oral and General Health
  • Endodontic Treatments
  • Prosthetic Treatments
  • Radiation and Radiography
  • Periodontal Disease and Cavity Restoration
  • Health and Safety
  • Extractions and Minor Oral Surgery
  • Management of Oral Health Diseases and Dental Anatomy, Oral Health Assessments and Treatment Planning

Upon successful completion you will awarded the relevant qualification to apply for professional registration as a dental nurse to the General Dental Council (GDC).

Where it leads

This is a great opportunity to be trained and secure long-term employment. Once qualified, there are a number of routes for further training and development, including dental hygienist, dental therapist or dental cosmetics. Also, the opportunity for career progression into head nurse, team leader, or practice manager.

About Amir Arif, Mursaleen Razzaq

Time for a change or a new career!! Due to continued growth, we have a fantastic opportunity for a trainee Dental Nurse to join our amazing team in our fast-growing private dental practice. If you are passionate about building your career as a dental nurse, we would love to hear from you! Purely Dental is a family-run practice providing general, cosmetic, orthodontic, and emergency dental care. We pride ourselves on creating an environment where our team can look forward to coming to work and feel empowered to achieve their best. We provide a supportive and friendly environment and if you have the skills and attributes our team is looking for, we will help you develop further.  

Things to consider

A passion and desire to work within the dental sector is essential and to not be put off at the sight of blood. If you using public transport to get to the practice, please ensure you have researched the route and that a regular service is available. It is also a requirement to have a course of Hepatitis B vaccines and a clear enhanced DBS.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsTeam working

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade 4-9) — desired
  • GCSE Maths (grade 4-9) — desired

Where you'll work

  • 1 Blake Street, York, YO1 8QJ

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