Level 3 Dental Nurse Apprenticeship
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Company The Dental Centre
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Provider WALSALL COLLEGE
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Location Birmingham, B37 7TP
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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-2000060631
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Application Deadline Date 23/11/2026
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Start Date 30/11/2027
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Positions Available 1
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Working Week Specific days and shifts are to be confirmed upon interview, with the practice.
Brief Description
The Dental Centre are committed to providing quality dental care, to nationally recognised best practice standards. They are looking to recruit an Apprentice Dental Nurse. You will carry out various dental nursing tasks, whilst working towards a Level 3 Dental Nurse apprenticeship standard. Please note the training will start in June 2027.
Training to be Provided
Level 3 Dental Nurse apprenticeship standard, which includes:
- A level 3 qualification which has been approved by the General Dental Council as meeting the requirements for entry to the professional register as a dental nurse
- Level 2 functional skills in maths and English (if required)
- There will be limited sessions that will require college attendance at our Walsall Campus during the training period. All other sessions remain virtual on a once-weekly basis
Full-time apprentices will typically spend 15 months on-programme working toward the occupational standard, with off-the-job training.
The focus is now on the outcome of an apprenticeship and apprentices have to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and behaviours that employers have identified they need.
Future Prospects
Once qualified, you can register as a dental nurse with the General Dental Council. Progression routes are available, and you can study further in dental-related qualifications at Level 4:
- Radiography
- Oral Health education
- Sedation
Vacancy Detail
- Working alongside the dentist, taking instructions from them and responding in an appropriate manner
- Maintaining good infection control procedures and adhering to policies and protocols
- Ensuring cleanliness of surgery, equipment and instruments used and carrying out general housekeeping duties
- Dictate information from the dentist and record patient information correctly
- Arranging appointments, answering calls and inputting data on the computer
- Assist with administration tasks and ensure records are kept up to date and to maintain confidentiality at all times
Dental nurses interact daily with patients and, therefore, you must be able to make patients feel welcome and offer reassurance to anxious patients, endeavouring to make their experience as comfortable as possible.