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Dental Nurse Apprenticeship

Alastair Bartlett Dental Practices LTD · Ashington · posted 29 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
14 September 2026
Closing date
29 August 2026
Positions
1

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  • Chair side dental clinical assistance during dental surgery
    including aspiration, mixing of dental materials and monitoring of patients
  • Recognition of, and assistance in, medical emergencies
  • Preparation of dental surgeries and instruments
  • Clinical cleaning, disinfection and sterilisation of dental
    surgeries and instruments
  • Appropriate handling and disposal of clinical, hazardous and special waste including infected materials, blood and other body fluids, teeth and mercury
  • Ensure continuous personal immunisation against Hepatitis B and other infectious diseases relevant to dentistry
  • General cleaning and maintaining of the surgeries and practice
  • Support patients and their families' emotional needs before, during and after dental treatment 
  • Maintain patient and staff confidentiality
  • Ensure patient’s records are accurate and that they are
    regularly updated as patients visit the practice
  • Making, cancelling and altering appointments face to face and by letter and telephone
  • Reminding patients of their appointments by letter, telephone, email or text message
  • Preparing patients’ accounts and collecting money
  • Comply with all relevant legislation especially in respect to
    GDC
  • Take an active role in team communications and meetings

Your training

  • Level 3 Dental Nurse Apprenticeship Standard
  • Day release at our Training facility in Newcastle
  • Functional skills if required

Where it leads

Offer of continued employment (permanent contract) will be
made on successful completion of the apprenticeship
qualification, as long as the employee is registered with the
General Dental Council (GDC) as a Dental Care Professional
(DCP).

About Alastair Bartlett Dental Practices LTD

I Like My Smile, are a Dental Practice near Ashington providing a list of procedures. A friendly, caring comfortable practice with experienced staff.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsAdministrative skillsLogicalTeam workingInitiativeNon judgementalPatience

Entry requirements

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

Where you'll work

  • 10A, Milburn Road, Ashington, NE63 0HD

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