Apprentice Dental Nurse

Oxfordshire City Council; Ilkley, Oxford; On-site; GBP 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxfordshire City Council offers an 18-month apprenticeship in dental nursing, providing a Level 3 Extended Diploma. Trainees will assist dentists, manage sterilisation, and support the patient experience while gaining hands-on experience in a dental practice.

Benefits

Government funded course

Hands-on experience

Qualifications

• Age required: 16+.
• Government funded apprenticeship course.
• Positions available: 1.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists during procedures.
• Sterilise and prepare dental equipment.
• Manage reception duties effectively.
• Support patient experience in the clinic.

Skills

Assisting dentists

Sterilising equipment

Patient support

Reception duties

Education

Level 3 Extended Diploma in Dental Nursing

Job description

The British United Provident Association Ltd

Details

Location

Oxford, Cowley, Headington and Wheatley

21 August 2025

Age required

16+

Number of positions

1

Pay

£19,760 a year

Description

The apprenticeship in dental nursing is an 18-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.

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The British United Provident Association Ltd

22 Beaumont Street
Oxford
OX1 2NA
United Kingdom