Level 3 Dental Nursing Apprenticeship The King Street Dental Practice
Level: 3
Employer: THE KING STREET DENTAL PRACTICE LTD
Location: 67a King Street
The King Street Dental Practice is a friendly, established practice in the heart of Knutsford. The team is committed to providing high-quality, patient-focused care in a welcoming environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Dental Nurse Apprentice to join a supportive team and develop their skills.
Duration: 1 Year 7 Months
Expected start date: 26/10/2026
Hours per week: 37 hours
Wage: (Annually)
Job role includes
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
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.
About employer
The King Street Dental Practice is an established and well-regarded dental practice located in the heart of Knutsford, Cheshire. The practice provides high-quality dental care in a welcoming, professional and patient-focused environment, with a strong commitment to delivering excellent standards of clinical care and patient experience. The practice offers a comprehensive range of dental services and is committed to providing personalised care to patients of all ages. The team works collaboratively to ensure patients feel comfortable, well informed and supported throughout their dental journey. With an experienced and dedicated team, The King Street Dental Practice places great importance on professionalism, teamwork and creating a positive working environment. The practice is proud of its reputation within the local community and is continually focused on maintaining high standards of care while supporting its team to develop and thrive.
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 awarded the relevant qualification to apply for professional registration as a dental nurse to the General Dental Council (GDC).
This is a great opportunity to be trained and secure long-term employment. Once qualified, there are a number of routes for further training and development, including dental hygienist, dental therapist or dental cosmetics. Also, the opportunity for career progression into head nurse, team leader, or practice manager.
- Communication skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- IT skills
- Organisation skills
