Level 3 Dental Nurse Apprentice
Highgate House Dental Practice, Bedlington, Northumberland
Level 3 Dental Nurse Apprentice
£15,600 to £24,784.5 a year
Highgate House Dental Practice, Bedlington, Northumberland
- Full time
- Permanent
- Apprenticeship programme
Posted 6 days ago, 31 Jul | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.
Closing date: 17-08-2026 (In 11 days)
Job ref: None
Location ref: Bedlington, Northumberland
Full Job Description
Introduction
Highgate House Dental Practice are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking individual to join their team as a Level 3 Apprentice Dental Nurse. The successful candidate will support chairside in the surgery as well as helping out with administrative duties.
About the Employer
Highgate House Dental Practice is a Dental Practice based in Bedlington offering many different services from teeth cleaning to veneers.What You'll Do
Keep the clinical areas and all equipment and instruments clean, tidy and sterile as appropriate according to the practice’s health and safety and infection control procedures and manufacturers' instructions.
- Use all equipment and machinery in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations and ensure that they are maintained regularly and in good working order
- Provide chairside assistance, ensuring that the correct equipment is available
- Ensure the care and welfare of patients
- Accurately complete patient clinical records as directed
- Handle all substances in accordance with health and safety policies
- Be familiar and comply with all health and safety rules and guidance, including PPE, COSHH, mercury handling, infection control, waste disposal etc.
- Develop and file radiographs and change radiographic solutions as directed
- Complete laboratory request forms, keep records of work sent, received and fitted
- Ensure adequate stocks of materials and other items within the surgery
- Order (OR ask the practice manager/receptionist to order) new stock supplies as necessary
- Ensure computer/written records are accurately maintained and securely stored
- Liaise with reception to ensure smooth patient communications and transfer of records
- Attend and participate in practice meetings
- 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
Training Outcome
Depending on the circumstances of the business upon completion of the apprenticeship programme there could be a potential position of employment available.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Ability to multi-task
- Able to work under pressure
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 - Friday shifts to be arranged.
Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
Training Provider: MIDDLESBROUGH COLLEGE