Job summary
This is an expression of interest advert only,you will not be asked to complete a full application form at this stage. If you are interested in exploring this opportunity further, please upload your details through NHS Jobs, ensuring you provide your name, mobile number and email address. You will receive an email from Leeds Health and Care Talent Hub who will ask you to complete an expression of interest form and discuss what will happen next.
We are recruiting motivated, caring and compassionate individuals for the role of Apprentice Dental Nurse - start date 23.02.26
To apply for this 18 month apprenticeship, you must:
Be aged 16 or over
Have the right to work in the UK and have lived in the UK/EEA for at least the past 3 years.
Not already hold a qualification at the same or higher level in a similar subject.
Not be in full-time education.
Be committed to completing the full apprenticeship programme
This full-time position (37.5 hours per week) is based supporting our 4 Outreach Clinics in Beeston, Chapel Allerton, Bradford and Hull and in various departments of the Dental Institute on a rota basis.
Applicants must have a minimum of 4 GCSEs (grade C or above) or equivalent with English Language, Maths being essential and a Science subject being desirable.
On successful completion of work based practical assessments and coursework you will receive a Level 3 qualification in Dental Nursing.
Main duties of the job
Successful applicants will work as team members within the dental team assisting with patient care and will attend time tabled study sessions.
The jobholder will be undertaking a training programme within the Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust (LTHT). The training will be delivered through formal education delivered by the School of Dental Care Professionals situated within Leeds Dental Institute, and clinical placements. They will be involved in providing direct and indirect care for patients in support of and supervised by a registered dental professional.
It is expected that the apprentice will commit to self-directed study and successfully complete the training programme within the contract period.
The jobholder will contribute to the maintenance of an environment for effective care.
The jobholder will work under supervision within a clinical area undertaking routine clinical duties in the Leeds Dental Institute and Outreach departments, caring for patients whilst undergoing the training programme
About us
Leeds Dental Institute provides specialist treatments and advice following a referral from a dentist or doctor. This covers the full range of dental specialties, oral and maxillofacial surgery as well as oral medicine.
Leeds Dental Institute provide routine dental treatments as part of dental undergraduate training. It also runs three outreach teaching centres in South Leeds, Bradford and Hull to provide dental care in the community and as part of the learning experience.
During your apprenticeship you will be employed by Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT) which offers you a wide range of benefits.
Salary £24,465 p.a.
All training completely free
Generous holiday entitlement - 27 days holiday + bank holidays for staff new to the NHS (Please note: holidays are fixed during your training)
The NHS pension scheme
A range of discounts and cash back opportunities from retail outlets, supermarkets and holiday companies.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.
Details
Date posted
06 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,465 a year Spot Salary
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
18 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
C9298-HCA-031
Job locations
Leeds Dental Institute
Clarendon Way
Leeds
LS2 9LU
Employer details
Employer name
Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address
Leeds Dental Institute
Clarendon Way
Leeds
LS2 9LU
Employer's website
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