Apprentice Dental Nurse - Manchester

Employer: Riverdale Healthcare - Westpoint Dental Care

Location: Manchester, North West, GB

Salary: £18,304

Job type: On-Site

Posted: 2026-09-08T00:00:00Z

Sector: Healthcare

Job Description

An inclusive dental practice offering mixed NHS and private treatments, focused on developing the next generation of dental nurses. Monday - 8:30am - 5:00pm Tuesday - 8:30am - 5:30pm Wednesday - 8:30am - 5:30pm Thursday - 8:30am - 5:30pm Friday - 8:30am - 5:00pm 44 hours a week1 year 6 monthsAdministrative 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 Requirements Desirable qualifications GCSE in: Maths (grade 4) English (grade 4) Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know. Skills 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 After this apprenticeship Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab). A career in dental nursing can grow in many rewarding directions. With experience, you could progress into roles such as Senior Dental Nurse, Lead Nurse, Treatment Coordinator, or Practice Manager. With further training, you could develop into a Dental Hygienist or Dental Therapist, delivering preventative, restorative, and routine treatments to patients. You could also specialise as an Orthodontic Therapist, working with dental professionals to improve the alignment and appearance of patients’ teeth. The dental sector offers clear progression routes, recognised qualifications, and ongoing professional development to support your long-term career goals.

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