Dental Nurse Apprentice
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Company: Langland Dental Practice
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Location: Dudley, DY3 3TA
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Health and science
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Ref: NAS-2000054619
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Application Deadline Date: 30/10/2026
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Start Date: 01/11/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Friday 9am to 5:30pm
Brief Description
The Dental Nurse role compliments the role of other dental professionals. One of the primary roles is to provide chair side support to dental professionals and deliver a high level of patient care. This standard is tutor led with 3 hour online lessons every 2 weeks over 12 months.
Training to be Provided
- Dental Nurse Level 3
- Functional Skills Maths and English if required.
Future Prospects
Future long term employment and support will be offered
Vacancy Detail
- All chairside support to the dentist and hygienist.
- The manipulation and application of dental materials across a range of dental treatment procedures.
- Knowledge and application of a wide range of dental instruments and equipment relevant for dental procedures.
- Decontamination and preparation of treatment rooms for a range of dental procedures.
- Decontamination of dental devices using appropriate practice decontamination equipment after receiving the necessary vaccinations.
- Decontamination equipment maintenance in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Waste segregation and disposal in accordance with the practice policies and procedures.
- Use of the practice computer and X-ray systems.
- Completion of laboratory request forms and keeping records of all items sent, received and fitted.
- Checking that all necessary laboratory work is returned and ready for each session.
- Other duties which will be discussed on interview.
Other Information
Candidates will need to pass a DBS check to start the role, and will also be required to have relevant vaccinations such as Hep B and possibly Covid boosters.