Dental Nurse Apprentice - Sunderland
IMAN AHMADI, ANA JORDAO RIBEIRO, Ryhope, Sunderland
Dental Nurse Apprentice - Sunderland
£12,480 a year
IMAN AHMADI, ANA JORDAO RIBEIRO, Ryhope, Sunderland
- Part time
- Permanent
- Apprenticeship programme
Posted 2 days ago, 22 Jul | Get your application in today.
Closing date: 01-10-2026 (In 69 days)
Job ref: None
Location ref: Ryhope, Sunderland
Full Job Description
Introduction
The apprenticeship in dental nursing is a 12-month government-funded course by City & Guilds, a Level 3 Extended Diploma. Alongside your learning, your job role within the practice will entail assisting dentists, sterilising & preparing equipment, reception duties and supporting patient experience.
About the Employer
A healthcare provider that offers general dental services, from routine check-ups to more complex procedures like fillings and restorations
What You'll Do
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
Training Outcome
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
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/
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Qualifications
- Essential - GCSE - English - 4
- Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4
Course Information
Course: Dental nurse (level 3)
Level: 3
Route: Health and science
Apprenticeship Level: Advanced
Working Arrangements
Working Week: Monday to Friday, shifts to be confirmed; some evening and weekend work may be required depending on the rota. 30 hours a week
Expected Duration: 1 Year
Training Provider: HARRIET ELLIS TRAINING SOLUTIONS LIMITED