Apprentice Dental Nurse (XR02)

Leeds Teaching Hospitals; Leeds; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Leeds is seeking motivated individuals for an Apprentice Dental Nurse position. This full-time apprenticeship offers on-the-job training within the Leeds Dental Institute. Candidates must have 4 GCSEs, including English Language and Maths. Benefits include free training and generous holidays.

Benefits

All training completely free

Generous holiday entitlement - 27 days holiday + bank holidays

NHS pension scheme

Discounts and cash back opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be aged 16 or older.
• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• Prior qualifications at the same or higher level in a similar subject are not allowed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care under supervision.
• Attend scheduled study sessions.
• Complete training program within the Trust.

Education

4 GCSEs (grade C or above), including English Language and Maths

Job description

This is an expression of interest advert only, you will not be asked to complete a full application form at this stage. If you are interested in exploring this opportunity further, please upload your details through NHS Jobs, ensuring you provide your name, mobile number and email address.

We are recruiting motivated, caring and compassionate individuals for the role of Apprentice Dental Nurse - start date 23.02.26

To apply for this 18 month apprenticeship, you must:

• Be aged 16 or over
• Have the right to work in the UK and have lived in the UK/EEA for at least the past 3 years.
• Not already hold a qualification at the same or higher level in a similar subject.
• Not be in full-time education.
• Be committed to completing the full apprenticeship programme

This full-time position (37.5 hours per week) is based supporting our 4 Outreach Clinics in Beeston, Chapel Allerton, Bradford and Hull and in various departments of the Dental Institute on a rota basis.

Applicants must have a minimum of 4 GCSEs (grade C or above) or equivalent with English Language, Maths being essential and a Science subject being desirable.

On successful completion of work based practical assessments and coursework you will receive a Level 3 qualification in Dental Nursing.

Main duties of the job

Successful applicants will work as team members within the dental team assisting with patient care and will attend time tabled study sessions.

The jobholder will be undertaking a training programme within the Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust (LTHT). The training will be delivered through formal education delivered by the School of Dental Care Professionals situated within Leeds Dental Institute, and clinical placements.

The jobholder will be involved in providing direct and indirect care for patients in support of and supervised by a registered dental professional.

The jobholder will contribute to the maintenance of an environment for effective care.

The jobholder will work under supervision within a clinical area undertaking routine clinical duties in the Leeds Dental Institute and outreach departments, caring for patients whilst undergoing the training programme

About us

Leeds Dental Institute provides specialist treatments and advice following a referral from a dentist or doctor. This covers the full range of dental specialties, oral and maxillofacial surgery as well as oral medicine.

Leeds Dental Institute provides routine dental treatments as part of dental undergraduate training. It also runs three outreach teaching centres in South Leeds, Bradford and Hull to provide dental care in the community and as part of the learning experience.

During your apprenticeship you will be employed by Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT) which offers you a wide range of benefits.

• All training completely free
• Generous holiday entitlement - 27 days holiday + bank holidays for staff new to the NHS
• The NHS pension scheme
• A range of discounts and cash back opportunities from retail outlets, supermarkets and holiday companies.

Job responsibilities

The jobholder will be undertaking a training programme within the Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust (LTHT). The training will be delivered through formal education delivered by the School of Dental Care Professionals situated within Leeds Dental Institute, and clinical placements.

The jobholder must be 16 years old or over

The jobholder will work under supervision within a clinical area undertaking routine clinical duties in the Leeds Dental Institute and outreach departments, caring for patients whilst undergoing the training programme.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• 4 GCSEs (grade C or above) or equivalent with English Language, Maths being essential and a Science subject being desirable.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed.