Level 3
Apprentice Dental Nurse
Cedars Dental Practice · PRESTON
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- Pay
- £15,600 a year
- Hours
- 37.5 a week
- Length
- 24 months
- Starts
- 1 Dec 2026
- Advertised closing date
- 23 Nov 2026
- Openings
- 1 position
- Last checked
- an hour ago
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What you would do
This is an opportunity to work in a busy NHS dental practice in Ashton, Preston. Your role as an apprentice dental nurse will be to support the dentist in all aspect of patient care and reception duties.
Day to day
Your role as an apprentice dental nurse will be to support the dentist in all aspect of patient care. This includes:
- Preparing appropriate instruments
- mixing materials
- ensuring patient comfort
- Assisting with reception work (booking appointments, taking payments, administration tasks and greeting and reassuring patients)
What you would study
Dental nurse (level 3)
Training will be delivered through a combination of practical learning in the dental practice and off-the-job training with Preston College. The apprentice will attend regular training sessions and receive ongoing support and assessment throughout the programme.
Other training
Preston College will provide apprenticeship training and assessment support. The programme is structured to combine workplace learning with regular reviews and planned off-the-job training throughout the duration of the apprenticeship.
Training provider: PRESTON COLLEGE
Working week
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
What you need
- GCSE English at grade 3 or above (desired)
- GCSE Maths at grade 3 or above (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
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Punctual
After the apprenticeship
Following successful completion, the apprentice may progress into a qualified Dental Nurse position and explore further development opportunities, including specialist dental nursing roles and additional healthcare qualifications.
Where
PRESTON, North West (PR2).
About Cedars Dental Practice
Cedars Dental Practice is a well-established dental clinic with over 70 years of trusted patient care. We are a predominantly NHS practice. Our friendly and supportive team consists of four experienced dentists, three dental therapists, and a fully qualified team of dental nurses, plus 2 apprentice’s.
Reference 2000060467.
Report a problem with this listing- Pay
- £15,600 a year
- Hours
- 37.5 a week
- Length
- 24 months
- Starts
- 1 Dec 2026
- Advertised closing date
- 23 Nov 2026
- Openings
- 1 position
- Last checked
- an hour ago
Applications are handled by the Find an Apprenticeship service.
Know someone this would suit?