Dental Nurse Apprentice

Hessle Dental Practice; Hessle; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Hessle Dental Practice in Hessle, United Kingdom, is seeking a friendly, reliable Dental Nurse Apprentice to start a rewarding career in dentistry. You will work alongside experienced clinicians while studying towards your Level 3 in Dental Nursing.

The role includes chairside assistance, instrument preparation, record-keeping, infection control, and patient support. Training provider Hull College is involved with a 1 year 6 month apprenticeship, with potential full-time progression after

Qualifications

• Essential GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4 or above.

Responsibilities

• Assisting dentists and hygienists chairside during patient treatment.
• Preparing and sterilising instruments and equipment.
• Maintaining accurate patient records.
• Supporting infection control and cross-contamination procedures.
• Providing reassurance and support to patients, including nervous or young patients.
• Keeping the surgery clean, organised, and fully stocked.
• Attending college/training days as part of your apprenticeship programme.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Problem solving skills

Presentation skills

Administrative skills

Number skills

Analytical skills

Logical

Team working

Initiative

Non judgemental

Patience

IT skills

Education

GCSE Maths and English - C/4 or above

Job description

Introduction

We're looking for a friendly, reliable, and enthusiastic individual to join our dental practice as a Dental Nurse Apprentice. This is a fantastic opportunity to start a rewarding career in dentistry, working alongside experienced clinicians while studying towards your Level 3 in Dental Nursing.

About the Employer

A well-established dental practice based in Hessle, offering a full range of general and cosmetic dental treatments to patients across the local community. The practice prides itself on delivering high standards of patient care in a warm, welcoming environment, supported by a friendly and experienced team of dentists, hygienists, and support staff.

With modern facilities and a strong focus on ongoing training and development, the practice is committed to nurturing new talent and providing genuine progression opportunities for those starting out in their dental career.

What You'll Do

• Assisting dentists and hygienists chairside during patient treatment
• Preparing and sterilising instruments and equipment
• Maintaining accurate patient records
• Supporting infection control and cross-contamination procedures
• Providing reassurance and support to patients, including nervous or young patients
• Keeping the surgery clean, organised, and fully stocked
• Attending college/training days as part of your apprenticeship programme

Training Outcome

There may be a full-time role available on completion of the apprenticeship.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - Maths and English - C/4 or above

Course Information

Course: Dental nurse (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Health and science

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Working from 8.30am to 5.30pm Monday and Wednesday and from 8.30am to 1.30pm Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Training Provider: HULL COLLEGE