Dental Nurse Apprentice: Start Your Private Practice Career

skills4group; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 14,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training and mentor support

On-the-job learning

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Skills4Group in Macclesfield (SK11 8AA) is offering an Apprentice Dental Nurse position within a friendly private practice. No prior experience required; full training, mentoring and support will be provided throughout your development as you begin a rewarding career in dentistry.

You will work closely with qualified dental professionals, gain hands-on experience across all areas of dental nursing, learn radiography and infection control, and have opportunities for progression after

Qualifications

• GCSEs Maths and English at grade C/4 or equivalent are required.
• No prior dental experience is necessary; full training and mentoring provided.
• Applicants should be calm, caring and eager to develop in dentistry.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists during a range of dental treatments.
• Prepare treatment rooms and ensure equipment is ready.
• Maintain infection control standards and sterilise instruments.
• Support patients with pre- and post-treatment guidance.
• Update patient records accurately in computer systems.
• Help manage appointment flow and basic administrative duties.

Skills

Keen interest in dental nursing

Clear communication

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Calm under pressure

Discretion with patient information

Education

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

Job description

Skills4Group in Macclesfield (SK11 8AA) is offering an Apprentice Dental Nurse position within a friendly private practice. No prior experience required; full training, mentoring and support will be provided throughout your development as you begin a rewarding career in dentistry.

You will work closely with qualified dental professionals, gain hands-on experience across all areas of dental nursing, learn radiography and infection control, and have opportunities for progression after