Level 3
Apprentice Dental Nurse
REDBRIDGE ASSOCIATES LIMITED · Blackburn
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 remote 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
Blackburn, North West (BB1).
About REDBRIDGE ASSOCIATES LIMITED
We are a family-oriented practice in the heart of Blackburn
Reference 2000060127.
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?