Level 3
Apprentice Dental Nurse
SMART DENTAL ACADEMY LIMITED · Longstone Road
Advertised to close on 16 November 2026, but employers often close early.
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- Pay
- £15,392 a year
- Hours
- 37 a week
- Length
- 18 months
- Starts
- 30 Nov 2026
- Advertised closing date
- 16 Nov 2026
- Openings
- 1 position
- Last checked
- 2 hours ago
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What you would do
Smart Dental Academy offers a Level 3 Dental Nurse Apprenticeship combining classroom-based learning and dental practice experience. We support learners in securing a placement, gaining hands-on skills, and achieving GDC registration while earning and building a career in dentistry.
Day to day
- Assist dentists and the wider dental team during clinical procedures
- Prepare and maintain the surgery, equipment, and instruments
- Clean, decontaminate, and sterilise instruments in line with HTM 01-05
- Mix and handle dental materials as directed
- Welcome, support, and reassure patients throughout their visit
- Maintain accurate patient records and update notes under supervision
- Follow infection control, health and safety, and safeguarding procedures
- Support stock control, ordering, and general housekeeping duties
- Work as part of a professional team while developing confidence and initiative
This Position may be filled before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.
However, as a training provider, we welcome applications at any time and will support suitable candidates in finding alternative practice opportunities where possible.
What you would study
Dental nurse (level 3)
- Dental Nurse (Integrated) Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
Training provider: SMART DENTAL ACADEMY LIMITED
Working week
Shifts to be confirmed.
What you need
- GCSE English at grade 4 (essential)
- GCSE maths at grade 4 (desired)
Skills they are looking for
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
After the apprenticeship
- On successful completion, you will qualify as a Dental Nurse and be eligible to register with the General Dental Council (GDC)
- You may progress into roles such as Lead Dental Nurse, Senior Dental Nurse, or Practice Manager
- Further development opportunities include post-qualification courses such as oral health education, sedation nursing, radiography, or impression taking
- With additional study, progression into Dental Hygiene or Dental Therapy may also be possible
Where
Longstone Road, North West (M22).
About SMART DENTAL ACADEMY LIMITED
Our friendly and experienced team is here to make every visit as comfortable and reassuring as possible. With over 25 years of combined expertise, we’re committed to delivering exceptional patient care, rooted in evidence-based dentistry and provided in a supportive, relaxed environment.
Reference 2000060101.
Report a problem with this listing- Pay
- £15,392 a year
- Hours
- 37 a week
- Length
- 18 months
- Starts
- 30 Nov 2026
- Advertised closing date
- 16 Nov 2026
- Openings
- 1 position
- Last checked
- 2 hours ago
Applications are handled by the Find an Apprenticeship service.
Know someone this would suit?