Apprentice Dental Nurse - Wakefield
Pontefract Dental Care
Role overview
About this 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.
Job details
Compensation
Paid opportunity
Closing date
30 July 2026
Working hours
Monday, 9.00am - 6.00pm, Tuesday and Wednesday, 9.00am - 5.00pm, Thursday, 8.30am - 4.30pm, Friday, 8.30am - 4.00pm, One Saturday a month; 9.00am - 1.00pm.
Standard
Dental nurse (level 3)
Level 3Location
18 BeastfairWakefield, WF8 1AW
Posted
11 June 2026
Entry requirements
Qualifications
| Subject | Type | Grade | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | GCSE | 4 | Preferred |
| English | GCSE | 4 | Preferred |
Skills required
What they're looking for
Company
Pontefract Dental Care
Pontefract Dental Care works in health, science, or research-led environments where quality, evidence, compliance, teamwork, and patient or customer outcomes can be central.
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Preparing for Pontefract Dental Care
Good applications show scientific curiosity, accuracy, care with processes, ethical awareness, and the ability to learn technical material.
- Use examples involving careful analysis, lab work, research, data, or process control.
- Show how you manage detail without losing sight of real-world impact.
- Mention collaboration and communication with non-specialists where possible.
Role overview
About this 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.
