Dental Nurse Apprenticeship – Longton Dental Practice

Apprenticeship
Stoke on Trent
Posted 1 day ago

Summary


A great opportunity has come up for the successful candidate to join our friendly team at Longton Dental Practice. As an Apprentice Dental Nurse, you will assist the dentist and undergo full training to develop skills to enable you to progress with the potential for a full-time vacancy once qualified.

 

Work


Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

 

What you'll do at work


As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

 

What you’ll do at work:



  • Assisting the dentist chairside

  • Updating client records

  • Cleaning and decontamination of tools and surgery

  • Reception duties

  • General Admin Duties


 

Where you'll work


St. Johns Chambers
537 King Street
Stoke-On-Trent
ST3 1HD

 

Training


Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

 

Training course



  • Dental nurse (GDC 2023) (level 3)


Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)

 

Training schedule


Your training plan


  • Dental Nurse (GDC 2023)

  • Functional Skills, if required


 

Requirements


Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade at grade 4/C and above)

  • Maths (grade at grade 4/C and above)

  • Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.


 

Skills



  • Communication skills

  • IT skills

  • Organisation skills

  • Customer care skills

  • Administrative skills

  • Team working

  • Creative

  • Initiative

  • Patience


 

Other requirements


How will you travel to work?

 

About this employer


At Longton Dental Centre in the heart of Stoke-on-Trent, we pride ourselves on combining cutting-edge technology with compassionate care to help you achieve a smile you love. Our commitment to excellence and patient-centred service ensures that every visit to our practice leaves you feeling confident, informed, and valued.

Our advanced technology sets us apart. With a digital scanner, we eliminate the need for messy impressions while offering the ability to visualise your new smile before treatment begins - perfect for anyone dreaming of a smile makeover. For patients seeking dental implants, our in-house CBTC scanner makes procedures smoother and more efficient without the need for external referrals.

https://www.longtondentalcentre.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Vacancy Features

Job CategoryDentistry
Salary/Rate£15,213.25 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
TypeApprenticeship
Contract Length18 Months
Start DateMarch 2026
Job ReferenceVAC2000009385
Training ProviderPTP Training