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Dental Nurse Apprenticeship

Amit Nayyar · Crook · posted 27 February 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
4

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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

You must be aged 19 or above for this position due to insurance restrictions.

 

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 Amit Nayyar

A healthcare provider that offers general dental services, from routine check-ups to more complex procedures like fillings and restorations

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

  • 1 MILL STREET, CROOK, DL15 9BE
  • 5 Station Court, Haltwhistle, NE49 9HN
  • Dairy Lane Dental Practice, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne & Wear, DH4 5BH
  • 54 High Street, Easington Lane, Houghton le Spring, County Durham, DH5 0JN

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