DENTAL NURSE APPRENTICE

Preston College; Leyland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dental practice in Leyland is seeking an enthusiastic apprentice to learn essential dental skills through a full-time apprenticeship program. Responsibilities include preparing for clinical procedures and providing chair-side support. Candidates must have GCSE grade 4 or above in English Language and Mathematics. Opportunities for advancement within the practice are available.

Qualifications

• GCSE grade 4 or above in English Language and Mathematics.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain environments, instruments and equipment for clinical dental procedures.
• Provide chair-side support during dental treatments.
• Understand and promote cross-infection control within the dental setting.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Organisation and time management

Professionalism and confidentiality

Willingness to learn

Education

GCSE grade 4 or above in English Language and Mathematics

Job description

Company: 71 Dental
Location: Leyland
Wage: Apprenticeship wage
Expiry: 30/11/2025

Apprenticeship Overview

Here are some of the things you will learn during your Apprenticeship:

• Anatomy of teeth and internal structures
• Prepare and maintain environments, instruments and equipment for clinical dental procedures
• Offer information and support to individuals on the protection of their oral health
• Contribute to the production of dental images
• Provide chair‑side support during the extraction of teeth, fillings and other dental treatments
• Understand and promote cross‑infection control within the dental setting

Duties

• Anatomy of teeth and internal structures
• Prepare and maintain environments, instruments and equipment for clinical dental procedures
• Offer information and support to individuals on the protection of their oral health
• Contribute to the production of dental images
• Provide chair‑side support during the extraction of teeth, fillings and other dental treatments
• Understand and promote cross‑infection control within the dental setting

Working Hours per Week

Full Time Hours: 40.00 weekly
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 7:45 – 4:15pm (30min lunch)
Tuesday: 8:45am – 5:45pm (1hr lunch)

Required Skills

• Communication skills
• Teamwork
• Attention to detail
• Manual dexterity
• Organisation and time management
• Professionalism and confidentiality
• Willingness to learn

Required Qualities

• Enthusiastic and willing to learn
• Caring and compassionate
• Reliable and responsible
• Good communication skills
• Team player
• Attention to detail
• Professional attitude
• Adaptable and calm under pressure
• Friendly demeanour

Required Qualifications

GCSE grade 4 or above in English Language and Mathematics

Future Prospects

Opportunities to progress within the practice and to take on further advanced qualifications.