Apprentice Dental Nurse

Closes in 6 days (Wednesday 7 October 2026 at 11:59pm)

We are a welcoming dental practice based in a beautiful village, where our team has been caring for families for generations. You'll work closely with our clinicians to assist during procedures, maintain the highest standard of infection control and help patients feel ond the clinical duties, you'll be part of an amazing team.

Hours Monday to Friday, 8.00am- 5.30pm, with 1 hour unpaid break (1.00pm - 2.00pm).

33 hours 30 minutes a week

Duration

2 years

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

Typical duties for a dental nurse include:

• Taking responsibility for the decontamination of instruments
• Ensuring that all relevant materials and supplies are in place
• Looking after patient records– including making notes when the dentist is examining a patient
• Working closely with the dentist, responding quickly to requests and generally keeping the surgery ready for use
• You’ll also be responsible for ensuring high standards of cleanliness and control of the practice
• Liaise with reception to ensure smooth patient communications and transfer of records
• Attend and participate in practice meetings
• Other duties as necessary for the efficient operation of the practice
• Undergo training as may be required to develop skills and abilities
• Attend refresher and update training for medical emergencies and CPR
• Act in accordance with the practice rules and code of conduct
• Reception duties; answering the phone in a professional manner, booking appointments using practice computers
• Money processing and issuing receipts

62 High Street
Tarvin
Chester
CH3 8JB

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

• Identify relevant and appropriate dental, oral, craniofacial, and general anatomy, recognising the diversity of anatomy across the patient population.
• Evaluate the health risks of prescribed, non‑prescribed and recreational drug use and misuse on oral and general health.
• Evaluate the scientific principles underpinning the use of materials and Biomaterials, their limitations and selection, with emphasis on those used in dentistry.
• Identify the signs of abuse, neglect or emotional trauma, explain local and national systems that safeguard the welfare of children and adults.
• Identify the signs of normal and abnormal facial growth, physical, mental and dental development milestones and explain their significance.
• Assess patients’ levels of anxiety, experience, and expectations in respect of dental care and oral health.
• Contribute to relevant special investigations and diagnostic procedures.
• Undertake orthodontic assessment.
• Obtain valid consent from patients explaining all the relevant factors and taking into account the legal requirements where appropriate within scope of practice.
• Record an accurate and contemporaneous patient history.
• Accurately record dental charting as carried out by other appropriate registrants.
• Accurately record an oral health assessment.
• Prepare records, images, equipment and materials for clinical assessment.
• Process and manage dental radiographs and images.
• Manage patient anxiety appropriately, effectively, and safely.
• Monitor, support and reassure patients through effective communication and behavioural techniques.
• Identify changes in the patient’s reported oral health status and take appropriate action.
• Make arrangements for follow‑up care as prescribed by the operator.
• Provide chairside support to the operator during treatment.
• Prepare, mix and handle dental materials.
• Identify and explain the risks within and around the clinical environment and manage these in a safe and effective…