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Level 3 Dental Nursing Apprenticeship - Johnson & Whitehouse
RODERICKS DENTAL HOLDINGS LIMITED
Chester (CH1 5PP)
Closes on Monday 16 November 2026
Posted on 13 October 2026
Summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an apprentice dental nurse to join our friendly practice based in Chester. The role will involve providing chairside support and a high level of oral health care to patients. We would love you to join us as an apprentice dental nurse and start your exciting career in dental nursing.
Wage: £16,640 to £26,436.80, depending on your age
Training course: Dental nurse (level 3)
Hours: Monday to Friday 9am- 6pm
40 hours a week
Start date: Tuesday 17 November 2026
Duration: 1 year 6 months
Positions available: 1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
During the Dental Nurse Apprenticeship, you will receive ongoing support, development and training to equip you with the skills and knowledge required to qualify and have a successful career in dental nursing. Your daily activities could include:
- Assisting the dentist in providing safe and effective treatments to patients, from simple check-ups to advanced specialist treatments
- Providing patients with a high level of care
- Setting up and cleaning surgery
- Sterilising instruments
- Updating patient records
- Maintaining equipment
- Preparing instruments and materials for various treatments
- Adhering to practice policies and procedures
The use of VR Technology
During your working day, the dental practice will support you with learning the practical skills required, whilst your training provider (Aspiration Training) will teach you the theory side. Your study will be based online with regular teaching and 1-2-1 sessions. Off the job training will be given throughout your apprenticeship during paid working hours.
Where you'll work
80 Western Avenue
Chester CH1 5PP
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider: ASPIRATION TRAINING LIMITED
Training course: Dental nurse (level 3)
What you'll learn
Course contents include:
- Identifying relevant and appropriate dental, oral, craniofacial, and general anatomy
- Evaluating the health risks of prescribed, non-prescribed and recreational drug use and misuse on oral and general health
- Evaluating the scientific principles underpinning the use of materials and Biomaterials, their limitations and selection
- Identifying the signs of abuse, neglect or emotional trauma
- Assessing patients’ levels of anxiety, experience, and expectations in respect of dental care and oral health
- Contributing to relevant special investigations and diagnostic procedures
- Undertaking orthodontic assessment
- Obtaining valid consent from patients
- Recording an accurate and contemporaneous patient history
- Accurately recording dental charting
- Accurately recording an oral health assessment
- Preparing records, images, equipment and materials for clinical assessment
- Processing and managing dental radiographs and images
- Managing patient anxiety appropriately, effectively, and safely
- Monitoring, supporting and reassuring patients through effective communication and behavioural techniques
- Identifying changes in the patient’s reported oral health status and taking appropriate action
- Making arrangements for follow-up care as prescribed by the operator
- Providing chairside support to the operator during treatment
- Preparing, mixing and handling dental materials
- Identifying and explaining the risks within and around the clinical environment and managing these in a safe and effective manner
- Implementing, performing, and managing effective decontamination and infection control procedures
- Preparing and maintaining the clinical environment including the instruments and equipment
- Identifying, assessing, and managing medical emergencies
- Providing patients/carers with comprehensive, personalised preventive advice, instruction, and intervention
- Supporting the management of patients with acute oral conditions
- Adopting an evidence-based approach to clinical practice
- Communicating effectively and sensitively with all patients
- Communicating effectively and sensitively with the public
- Communicating effectively with colleagues from dental and other healthcare professions
- Maintaining contemporaneous, complete and accurate patient records
- Communicating with care, compassion, empathy and respect in all professional interactions
- Giving feedback effectively to other members of the team
- Respecting the roles of dental and other healthcare professionals
- Demonstrating effective team working
- Contributing to your team in providing dental care for patients
- Managing, referring or delegating work according to the scope of practice
- Taking a patient-centred approach to working with the dental and wider healthcare team
- Raising concerns where appropriate
- Complying with systems and processes to support safe patient care
- Acting in accordance with current best practice guidelines
- Acting in accordance with national and local clinical governance and health and safety requirements
- Acting within the legal frameworks which inform personal behaviour, the delivery of healthcare and the protection and promotion of the health of individual patients
- Acting with integrity and ensuring your actions maintain the trust of colleagues, patients, and the public
- Demonstrating personal accountability
- Working in partnership with colleagues to develop and maintain an effective and supportive environment
- Leading, managing and taking professional responsibility for the actions of colleagues and other members of the team involved in patient care
- Supporting patients to negotiate the barriers and challenges which prevent sections of the population accessing oral healthcare
- Treating your patients, members of the public and your colleagues with dignity and respect and without discrimination
- Supporting patients to make informed decisions about their care
- Demonstrating cultural competence
- Providing the best possible outcome for your patients
- Speaking up to protect others from harm
- Evaluating the effectiveness of evidence-based prevention
- Proactively addressing discriminatory language, behaviour and microaggressions
- Evaluating the role of health promotion
- Evaluating and applying the evidence base in relation to the environmental impacts of common treatment methods
- Contributing positively to the healthcare communities of which you are a part
- Evaluating an evidence base
- Utilising the receipt of effective feedback in the professional development of self
- Demonstrating personal development planning, recording of evidence, and reflective practice
- Evaluating the impact of new techniques and technologies
- Assessing your own capabilities and limitations
- Recognising personal assumptions, biases and prejudices
- Recognising the impact of contextual factors on the health care environment and patient safety
- Demonstrating own professional responsibility in the development of self
- Developing and maintaining professional knowledge and competence
- Demonstrating engagement with systems and personal strategies which promote and maintain physical and mental wellbeing
- Demonstrating appropriate continuous improvement activities
- Recognising when and how to take action if wellbeing is compromised
- Effectively managing your own time and resources
- Underpinning all patient care with a preventive approach
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The apprenticeship provides employment and training within a dental practice to study the Level 3 dental nurse apprenticeship. The apprenticeship is designed to teach the knowledge, skills and behaviours necessary to ensure competency in all aspects of clinical duties including:
- Preparing for Professional Practice in Dental Nursing
- Infection Prevention and Control
- First Aid and Medical Emergencies
- Oral and General Health
- Endodontic Treatments
- Prosthetic Treatments
- Radiation and Radiography
- Periodontal Disease and Cavity Restoration
- Health and Safety
- Extractions and Minor Oral Surgery
- Management of Oral Health Diseases and Dental Anatomy, Oral Health Assessments and Treatment Planning
- The use of VR Technology
Upon successful completion, you will be awarded the relevant qualification to apply for professional registration as a dental nurse to the General Dental Council (GDC).
Requirements
Essential qualifications:
- GCSE in: English (grade 4-9)
- GCSE in: Mathematics (grade 4-9)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills:
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Initiative
- Patience
Other requirements:
- A passion and desire to work within the dental sector
- Not being put off at the sight of blood
- If using public transport, ensure you have researched the route and that a regular service is available
- A course of Hepatitis B vaccines and a clear enhanced DBS
About this employer
At Rodericks Dental Partners we are committed to improving lives through quality dentistry – together. We do this by ensuring we reward you financially and personally as you develop your career by offering you great incentives, recognition, and opportunities.
- Permanent “learn while you earn” role – the first step to starting a rewarding career in Dental Nursing
- Learning support from a regional Trainee
- Retail discounts and deals through our easy-to-use app
- Extra day of annual leave for your Birthday!
- Annual leave package which increases with your length of service
- Uniform provided
- Refer a friend scheme
Working and Training as Dental Nurse
A dental nurse works side by side to the Dentist assisting them in a variety of NHS and Private dental procedures, ultimately making sure the patient care and experience is at its best. As a Trainee Dental Nurse, you will work in a supportive environment; we are passionate about building great teams who trust each other, work professionally, and take ownership for the success for the practice. This includes:
- Assisting the Dentist by providing chairside support ensuring that the correct equipment and materials are available
- Providing support and assistance to a wide
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