Dental Nursing Apprenticeship in Peterlee at Wentworth House Dental Surgery

Salary£16,224 / year
Work typeIn person
LocationPeterlee
Job typeApprenticeship Jobs
Closes4 Nov 2026
LevelAdvanced
Starts9 Nov 2026
Hours39 a week
Duration1 Year 6 Months

Job description

Summary

Wentworth House Dental Surgery are seeking a hardworking Level 3 Dental Nursing apprentice. The candidate will support in and around the surgery as well as admin duties. This is an excellent opportunity for a smart, ambitious and self-motivated individual to join a friendly environment.

What you will do at work

  • Setting up & closing down the surgery
  • Chairside assistance 
  • Updating patient records
  • Supporting patients and giving advice
  • Following & adhering to H&S guidance & protocols
  • Working within decontamination
  • Working as part of a team and as an individual

Training

  • Level 3 Dental Nurse (Integrated) Apprenticeship Standard
  • Day release at Middlesbrough College or Sunderland Training Offices
  • On and off-the-job training 

Requirements and skills

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Team working
  • Non judgemental

Qualifications

  • GCSE Maths & English (4/C) – essential

About this employer

JB Dental Group comprises Harrowgate Hill Dental in Darlington, Lanehouse Road Dental in Thornaby and Wentworth House Dental in Easington. All of our our practices provide mixed NHS and Private services. Our mission is to improve the current and long term oral health of our patients by providing the best quality dental care possible. We aim to achieve this by using modern dental equipment and treatment techniques, as well as by providing a high level of hygiene therapy and sound oral health advice.

After this apprenticeship

  • Depending on the circumstances of the business upon completion of the apprenticeship programme there could be a potential position of employment available

Things to consider

Other things to consider: This vacancy is to start immediately therefore you must be available to start before applying. The closing date, interview date and start date are subject to change. This vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received. Please ensure you apply early to avoid disappointment. Individuals are able to undertake an apprenticeship at a higher level than a qualification they currently hold, including any previously completed apprenticeships. Individuals can also undertake an apprenticeship at the same level, or lower level than a qualification they already hold, as long as the new apprenticeship allows for new skills to be acquired and the content of the training is materially different from any previous qualification or apprenticeship. Northern Skills will check candidates’ eligibility prior to any interviews. Please be aware that, as Northern Skills provides a recruitment matching service, we will also consider you for roles which pay the Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage.

Employer

Wentworth House Dental Surgery

Listed via Find an Apprenticeship

Training provider

Training provider
Middlesbrough College
Training course
Dental nurse (level 3)
Working pattern
Monday to Friday between the hours of 8.30am - 5.00pm.

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Location

Wentworth House
Seaside Lane
Peterlee, North East
SR8 3PG
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