Dental Nursing Apprentice — 18-Month NHS Training Path

NHS Jobs; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

All training is free

27 days holiday + bank holidays

NHS pension scheme

Discounts and cash back opportunities

Job summary

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is recruiting for an Apprentice Dental Nurse. This full-time role (37.5 hours per week) supports Beeston, Chapel Allerton, Bradford and Hull, across the Leeds Dental Institute in rotas. You must be 16+ with four GCSEs (C or above) including English; Maths essential and Science desirable.

On completion you gain a Level 3 Dental Nursing qualification. The apprenticeship lasts 18 months, starting February 2027, with a focus on hands-on care, team work, and study

Qualifications

• Applicants must be at least 16 years of age and have a minimum of 4 GCSEs (grade C or above) with English Language, maths being essential and a Science subject being desirable.
• On successful completion of worked based practical assessments and coursework you will receive a Level 3 qualification in Dental Nursing.
• Successful applicants will work as team members within the Dental Team and assist Dentists in the management and treatment of patients.

Responsibilities

• Assist Dentists in the management and treatment of patients in the Dental Surgery in their allocated department.
• Provide direct hands-on care to patients.
• Attend timetabled study sessions and complete the apprenticeship programme.

Skills

GCSEs (C+)

English

Maths

Team player

Compassionate care

Education

GCSEs grade C or above

Level 3 Dental Nursing qualification

Job description

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is recruiting for an Apprentice Dental Nurse. This full-time role (37.5 hours per week) supports Beeston, Chapel Allerton, Bradford and Hull, across the Leeds Dental Institute in rotas. You must be 16+ with four GCSEs (C or above) including English; Maths essential and Science desirable.

On completion you gain a Level 3 Dental Nursing qualification. The apprenticeship lasts 18 months, starting February 2027, with a focus on hands-on care, team work, and study