Applying for our apprenticeship vacancies could not be simpler.  Please review all the apprenticeship opportunities below, check you meet the entry requirements then click on the 'apply for this vacancy' button.  You will then need to complete the details in the next window and upload your CV.  Please make sure that your CV is current and your personal profile represents the skills required for the apprenticeship being applied for. 

Once we have received your application you will be invited into college for a 30 minute interview and if necessary, to complete maths and/ or English assessments.  If you pass this stage we will forward your CV to the employer who will then decide to invite you for the second interview.  

About the vacancy

Immediate start to join our small and friendly team. You will receive high quality training in all aspects of Dental Nursing with the support of the Manager.

  • This is an exciting role for an enthusiastic and able individual to train as a Dental Nurse. You will be completing a wide range of duties involved with assisting the Dentist in the care of customers. These will include:
  • Chairside assistance – passing instruments to the Dentist
  • Updating patient records as instructed by the Dentist
  • Setting up and preparing the surgery
  • Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and infection control
  • Keeping patient information confidential
  • Following all workplace policies and procedures
  • You will also be required to perform a Receptionist service to customers, booking appointments and welcoming patients

You will receive the following training:

  • Dental Nurse GDC 2023 L3 Apprenticeship Standard
  • L3 Dental Nursing Practitioner Diploma
  • This is a work-based qualification with weekly timetabled classes

What skills are we looking for?

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

Qualifications

  • Essential : GCSE English and Maths (GCSE - 4/C or above)

Outcome

  • Working towards a full time position with the practice.

The starting salary is £14,133.60 a year for 36 hours Monday: 8.45am - 5.00pm Tuesday - Friday: 8.45am - 5.00pm.

The apprenticeship will run for 1 Year 9 Months, starting on Monday, May 12 2025. Applications close on Friday, May 02 2025.

About the employer

Brandlesholme Dentistry, caring for the dental health for all the family in Bury, Lancashire and the surrounding area. We believe patients should be: • Feel welcomed and cared for • Be listened to and treated with dignity and respect • Be included in decisions about your treatment • Be guided to achieve the best dental health possible for you • Understand your treatment options and prices • Feel involved in your care

We are based at 400 BRANDLESHOLME ROAD, BURY, BL8 1HP

Visit website Get Directions

Upcoming Events

Latest News

four students crouched in front of a mural painted at Bury Hospice

Our art students have brought a splash of colour and creativity to Bury Hospice with a striking new mural celebrating the spirit of the local community. Painted by students from the Foundation Diploma in Art and Design, the mural features vibrant hydrangeas and iconic Manchester Bees, symbolising unity, resilience, and the six towns of Bury. Find out more here.