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Apprentice Dental Nurse - Wigan

Gidlow Dental Surgery · 328 Gidlow LaneWigan, WN6 7PJ

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Salary
£15,392 a year
Level
Advanced
Course
Dental nurse (level 3)
Closing date
28 Aug 2026
Start date
4 Sept 2026
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Hours per week
37 hours
Working week
Mon-Fri 8.30-5pm
Positions
1

About the role

The apprenticeship in dental nursing is an 18-month government funded course by City & Guilds, a Level 3 Extended Diploma. Alongside your learning your job role within the practise will entail assisting dentists, sterilising & preparing equipment, reception duties and supporting patient experience.

Skills required

  • Administrative Skills
  • Analytical Skills
  • Attention to Detail
  • Customer Care Skills
  • Initative
  • IT Skills
  • Logical
  • Non judgemental
  • Number Skills
  • Organisational Skills
  • Patience
  • Physical Fitness
  • Presentation Skills
  • Problem Solving Skills
  • Teamworking
  • Communication Skills

Qualifications

  • GCSE · Maths · 4 · Desired
  • GCSE · English · 4 · Desired

About Gidlow Dental Surgery

An inclusive dental practice offering mixed NHS and private treatments, focused on developing the next generation of dental nurses.

Training provider

TEMP DENT DENTAL AGENCY LIMITED · Health and science · Level 3

Vacancy reference: 2000047800 · Posted 11 Aug 2026