Salary £264 per week
Duration 19 months
Advert opening date 09/06/2025
Advert closing date 09/07/2025
If you’re ready to kickstart your dental career and work across two great practices, apply now and join Cricklade Dental Practice and Bell House Dental Practice as a Dental Nurse Apprentice! This is a Dual Vacancy.
Job Title: Dental Nurse Apprentice (Level 3)
Locations: Cricklade Dental Practice, SN6 6AA and Bell House Dental Practice, GL8 8DS
Pay: £7.55 per hour (Apprentice wage for first 12 months)
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Shifts: To be confirmed (across both practices)
About the Role
We are offering an exciting dual opportunity for an enthusiastic and reliable individual to join both Cricklade Dental Practice and Bell House Dental Practice as a Dental Nurse Apprentice. You will work across both locations, gaining diverse experience in different dental environments and learning from experienced professionals.
Your responsibilities will include:
Assisting dentists during procedures in both practices
Ensuring all clinical areas are clean and well-prepared
Supporting patients throughout their treatment, making them feel comfortable and at ease
Managing instruments and materials for dental procedures
Training
You will complete a Level 3 Dental Nurse Apprenticeship, with Aspiration Training. This apprenticeship will combine hands-on experience in both practices with online learning.
Who we’re looking for:
A committed and dependable individual who can travel between both practices
Someone with excellent communication skills and a friendly approach
A team player who is eager to learn and contribute to both practices
If you’re ready to kickstart your dental career and work across two great practices, apply now and join Cricklade Dental Practice and Bell House Dental Practice as a Dental Nurse Apprentice!
Maths and English GCSE at Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) are essential.
The apprenticeship provides employment and training within a dental practice to study the Level 3 dental nurse apprenticeship. The apprenticeship is designed to teach the knowledge, skills and behaviours necessary to ensure competency in all aspects of clinical duties including: -
Preparing for Professional Practice in Dental Nursing
Infection Prevention and Control
First Aid and Medical Emergencies
Oral and General Health
Endodontic Treatments
Prosthetic Treatments
Radiation and Radiography
Periodontal Disease and Cavity Restoration
Health and Safety
Extractions and Minor Oral Surgery
Management of Oral Health Diseases and Dental Anatomy, Oral Health Assessments and Treatment Planning
The use of VR Technology
Upon successful completion you will awarded the relevant qualification to apply for professional registration as a dental nurse to the General Dental Council (GDC).
A passion and desire to work within the dental sector is essential and to not be put off at the sight of blood. If you using public transport to get to the practice, please ensure you have researched the route and that a regular service is available. It is also a requirement to have a course of Hepatitis B vaccines and a clear enhanced DBS.
This is a great opportunity to be trained and secure long-term employment. Once qualified, there are a number of routes for further training and development, including dental hygienist, dental therapist or dental cosmetics. Also, the opportunity for career progression into head nurse, team leader, or practice manager.
