Apprentice Dental Nurse - Newcastle Upon Tyne

Honour Health Jesmond · England

Salary
£15,392 a year
Level
Level 3
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Closes
6 Nov 2026
Qualification
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Dental Nursing
Training provider
TEMP DENT DENTAL AGENCY LIMITED

About the role

Embark on an 18-month government-funded Level 3 Extended Diploma in Dental Nursing with City & Guilds. This apprenticeship offers hands-on experience assisting dentists, sterilising equipment, managing reception duties, and enhancing the patient experience. You will develop essential chairside support skills, ensuring high standards of patient care, confidentiality, and GDPR compliance. Duties include welcoming patients, handling inquiries, preparing surgeries, maintaining infection control, assisting clinicians, updating records, supporting patient comfort, managing stock, and maintaining clean clinical areas. Upholding patient privacy and collaborating with the team are paramount. This role provides a clear pathway for career progression into senior nursing roles, treatment coordination, practice management, or further specialisation as a Dental Hygienist, Therapist, or Orthodontic Therapist.

Entry requirements

  • GCSE Maths grade 4 and GCSE English grade 4.

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