Dental Nurse Apprenticeship
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Company Dr A Rajabali - Tyrone House Dental
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Provider SANDWELL COLLEGE
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Location Telford, TF1 1DR
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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-2000062622
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Application Deadline Date 18/11/2026
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Start Date 04/01/2027
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Positions Available 1
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Working Week Monday - Friday. Shifts to be confirmed.
Brief Description
A fantastic opportunity to be trained as a dental nurse in a busy thriving Dental Practice. The opportunity will lead into full-time employment and offer career progression once in post. Duties include; assisting other dental health professionals, providing chair side support and a high level of patient care.
Training to be Provided
Your qualification will also provide you with the relevant qualification to apply for professional registration as a dental nurse with the General Dental Council (GDC)
What you will study:
- The Role of a Dental Nurse and Legislation Health & Safety Cross Infection Control Anatomy and Treatment Planning Medical Emergencies and First Aid Dental Radiography Oral Hygiene Orthodontics, Endodontic and Oral Surgery Restorations, Gingival Health and Prosthetics
- You will complete on and off the job training whilst being fully supported throughout, progressing to 'gateway' and finally sit your end point assessment (EPA)
Future Prospects
A good route into the role of a dental hygiene/therapist, dental radiographer, treatment coordinator, or specialist surgery such as maxillofacial/theatre nurse. Once qualified the career progression routes are endless, you could even possibly become a team leader or dental practice manager.
Vacancy Detail
The role of a dental nurse is to assist the dental surgeon or dental hygienist with all clinical aspects within the surgery. This can include the following aspects:
- Meeting, greeting and caring for patients in a polite and professional manner at all times
- Working closely with the dentist or hygienist in a professional and appropriate manner
- Providing chair-side assistance during all dental procedures, using four-handed dentistry and remaining a step ahead at all times
- Updating computer records, patient's personal files, taking notes and recording clinical assessments
- Cleaning the surgery to a high standard, maintaining strict cross infection control and adhering to policies and standards as set by the GDC in line with The Health Technical Memoranda
- Preparing instruments and materials before and during treatments and maintaining stock control
- Re-processing re-usable items in the correct manner to ensure sterilisation has been appropriately achieved
Other Information
You will need to have a keen interest in becoming a dental nurse and not be put off by the sight of blood and saliva, you will also be standing for long periods of time. You will be required to have a DBS check and be vaccinated against Hepatitis B.