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Dental Nurse Apprentice

Dam Street Dental Practice · Lichfield · posted 9 October 2026

Wage
£13,312 a year
Hours
32 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Dental nurse (level 3)
Starts
2 December 2026
Closing date
30 November 2026
Positions
1

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  • Assisting the dentist chairside
  • Updating client records
  • Cleaning and decontamination of tools and surgery
  • Reception duties
  • General admin duties

Your training

This is a weekly day-release program where the apprentice attends one of PTPs centres/ or attends an online Microsoft Teams to work towards their qualification.

Where it leads

A permanent post and pay increases as you gain more experience incrementally to full nurse rate at completion.

About Dam Street Dental Practice

Dam Street Dental Practice is a welcoming family-friendly dental practice located in the heart of Lichfield, Staffordshire. Situated within a charming Grade II listed 17th-century building close to the beautiful Lichfield Cathedral and local shops and amenities, the practice combines historic character with modern dental facilities. As a predominantly NHS practice, it features three well-equipped surgeries, a reception area, waiting room, sterilising room, and staff room. All members of the team are fully qualified, friendly, supportive, and dedicated to providing high-quality patient care. The practice offers a wide range of general dental treatments and takes pride in its long-standing reputation, caring for many loyal patients and families over the years. While implant dentistry, orthodontics, and sedation services are not provided on-site, patients can be referred to trusted local practices for these treatments when required.

Things to consider

How will you travel to work?

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsAdministrative skillsTeam workingNon judgemental

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade C/4 or above) — desired
  • GCSE Mathematics (grade C/4 or above) — desired

Where you'll work

  • 9 DAM STREET, LICHFIELD, WS13 6AE

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