Dental Nurse Apprentice: Start Your Career in Dentistry

Skills4Dental; Padiham; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training and support

On-the-job learning

Friendly, supportive team environment

Career progression opportunities

Experience in private practice setting

Job summary

Skills4Dental in the United Kingdom is offering an Apprentice Dental Nurse position within a friendly private practice. No previous experience required; full training, mentoring and support will be provided throughout your development, with a clear path to qualification as a Dental Nurse (Integrated) Level 3.

You will work closely with qualified dental professionals, gain hands-on experience across all areas of dental nursing, and have opportunities for career progression into lead nurse,

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Maths and English at A-C (4-9) or equivalent.
• Calm, compassionate, confident and caring mindset.
• Willingness to learn and develop in a dental nursing role.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists and clinicians during dental treatments.
• Ensure patients feel comfortable and informed during visits.
• Prepare treatment rooms and maintain equipment and materials.
• Sterilise and maintain instruments per infection control standards.
• Follow health, safety and confidentiality policies.
• Support patients with pre- and post-treatment guidance.
• Update patient records using computer systems.
• Help manage appointment flow and practice operations.
• Assist with basic admin duties as required.

Skills

Interest in dental nurse

Confidentiality awareness

Clear communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Organisation and time management

Multi-tasking

Calm under pressure

Education

GCSEs Maths & English (A-C / 4-9)

Job description

Skills4Dental in the United Kingdom is offering an Apprentice Dental Nurse position within a friendly private practice. No previous experience required; full training, mentoring and support will be provided throughout your development, with a clear path to qualification as a Dental Nurse (Integrated) Level 3.

You will work closely with qualified dental professionals, gain hands-on experience across all areas of dental nursing, and have opportunities for career progression into lead nurse,