Apprentice Dental Nurse

Apprentice Dental Nurse
Oakley Dental, Prestwich (Manchester)

At Oakley Dental, we’ve been caring for patients across Prestwich, Whitefield, Bury and the surrounding areas since 1995. We are a private, four-surgery practice with a strong reputation for high-quality cosmetic dentistry and for helping even the most nervous patients feel at ease.

We’re looking for an Apprentice Dental Nurse to join our supportive and experienced team. If you’re keen to start a career in dentistry, enjoy working with people, and want to learn in a practice where you’ll feel genuinely supported, this could be a great opportunity for you.

• Hours: 37.75 hours per week:
  Monday to Thursday: 8:30am – 5:15pm, Friday: 8:30am – 4:15pm
• Full support throughout your dental nurse apprenticeship and training
• Earn while you learn – National Minimum Wage paid for all apprentices
• Friendly, close-knit team where you’re valued as an individual
• Opportunity to gain experience across both general and specialist dentistry
• A practice with a long-standing reputation for care, quality, and trust
• Convenient location with local parking
• Uniform provided
• A paid day off on your birthday

• Assisting dentists and hygienists chairside during a range of treatments
• Preparing surgeries and ensuring they are clean, organised, and well stocked
• Cleaning, sterilising, and maintaining instruments in line with infection control standards
• Occasionally helping on reception with appointments and patient enquiries
• Providing reassurance and excellent care, particularly for nervous patients
• Working as part of a supportive team while studying towards your Dental Nursing qualification

• A positive, reliable, and caring attitude
• Willingness to learn and commit to an apprenticeship programme
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine interest in dentistry and patient care

Click Apply and one of our team will be in touch for an informal chat before arranging an interview, so you can ask questions and make sure the role feels right for you.