Dental Nursing Apprentice
Westmount Dental Surgery - Ferryhill · Ferryhill · posted 3 September 2026
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Develop competence across a wide range of dental chair side support procedures.
- Develop knowledge of a wide range of practical treatment procedures and the relevant support necessary to ensure effective outcomes
- Develop competence in the manipulation and application of dental materials across a wide range of dental treatment procedures
- Develop a comprehensive knowledge and application of a wide range of dental instruments and other relevant equipment necessary during preparation for treatment procedures
- Learn to prepare individual treatment rooms for a wide range of dental procedures
- Develop and demonstrate competence in decontamination and sterilisation of medical and dental devices within clinical and non-clinical environments, ensuring appropriate records are completed
- Be responsible as part of the clinical team for the care of the patient from arrival to completion of treatment
- Other duties as necessary for the efficient operation of the practice (perhaps including the duties and tasks of receptionist as required)
- Undergo training as may be required to develop skills and abilities
- Attend refresher and update training for medical emergencies and CPR
- Act in accordance with the practice rules and code of conduct
- Recording of treatment including charting form the dentist’s instructions and other associated clerical work
- Preparation of filling materials, impression materials, instruments and equipment
- Cleaning away used instruments and materials and keeping the surgery clean and tidy
- First aid treatments for collapse e.g. coronary attack, fainting, bleeding tooth socket, epilepsy etc.
- Triage of patients attending for emergency treatment
- Providing patients with pre and post-operative instructions and information prior to safely discharging the patient following, for example, minor oral surgery, and ensuring the instructions are understood
- Care and minor maintenance of equipment such as high-speed drills
- Maintaining stock levels in surgery and checking expiry dates. Re-ordering stocks when required
Your training
- On the job training
- Day release at Middlesbrough College or Sunderland Training Offices
- Level 3 Dental Nurse Diploma
Where it leads
Depending on the circumstances of the business upon completion of the apprenticeship programme there could be a potential position of employment available.
About Westmount Dental Surgery - Ferryhill
Things to consider
This vacancy is to start immediately therefore you must be available to start before applying. The closing date, interview date and start date are subject to change. This vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received. Please ensure you apply early to avoid disappointment. Individuals are able to undertake an apprenticeship at a higher level than a qualification they currently hold, including any previously completed apprenticeships. Individuals can also undertake an apprenticeship at the same level, or lower level than a qualification they already hold as long as the new apprenticeship allows for new skills to be acquired and the content of the training is materially different from any previous qualification or apprenticeship. Northern Skills will check candidates' eligibility prior to any interviews.
Skills they're looking for
Entry requirements
- GCSE English and maths (grade 4/C or above) — essential
Where you'll work
- Old Sorting Office, Durham Road, Ferryhill, DL17 8LG
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