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Dental Nurse Apprentice

Ridgeway Dental Practice · Sheffield · posted 30 July 2026

Wage
£15,600 a year
Hours
37.5 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Dental nurse (level 3)
Starts
1 September 2026
Closing date
16 August 2026
Positions
1

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Your role will include:

  • Assisting the dentist in the dental surgery, with clinical situations and dealing with and communicating with patients
  • Assisting with treatments and using the computer to assist with recording information
  • Ensuring the cleanliness of the surgery and the readiness of instruments and materials for the dentist to use
  • Working in the sterilisation room you would be responsible for ensuring that all equipment passes through the correct process ready for reuse

Your training

As part of your apprenticeship, you will be required to attend college 1 day per week based at The Charles Clifford Dental Hospital. 

Where it leads

Possibility of full time employment upon succesful completion of apprenticeship.

About Ridgeway Dental Practice

Ridgeway Dental Practice has been providing dental care for over 60 years and is dedicated to providing high quality treatment in a relaxed environment. Ridgeway Dental Practice is built on the desire to serve you, our patients with a trusted team of professionals, offering maximum efficiency and reliability. We offer a wide range of dental services with an emphasis on prevention.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsAdministrative skillsNumber skillsTeam workingInitiativePatience

Entry requirements

  • GCSE Dual Science (grade A*-C or 9-4) — essential
  • GCSE English (grade A*-C or 9-4) — essential
  • GCSE Maths (grade A*-C or 9-4) — essential

Where you'll work

  • 80 RIDGEWAY ROAD, SHEFFIELD, S12 2SX

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