Dental Nurse Apprentice
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Company: RUBERY DENTAL SURGERY LTD
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Location: BIRMINGHAM, B45 9JR
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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-2000009630
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Application Deadline Date: 31/03/2026
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Start Date: 01/04/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday - Thursday, 9.00am - 5.30pm (Shifts to be confirmed).
Brief Description
Fantastic opportunity, fully funded training will be provided. Training will take place on the job, alongside online learning. The applicant is required to do all aspects of dental nursing, including decontamination procedures. Duties include: working alongside the dentist, taking instructions, and maintaining good infection control procedures.
Training to be Provided
- The Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Dental Nursing apprenticeship provides you with the qualifications and skills required to work within the field of a dental nurse
- This is an online training programme with weekly online teaching sessions
- The training schedule has yet to be agreed upon, further details will be made available at a later date
- Once qualified, you can register as a dental nurse with the General Dental Council
- Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
Future Prospects
There is a wide range of opportunities available to enable registered dental nurses to extend their clinical duties and develop their knowledge and skills within particular areas of interest, for example:
- Dental radiography
- Oral health education
- Further education in different healthcare fields
- Progression onto University to become a dental hygienist/therapist
Vacancy Detail
- Working alongside the dentist, taking instructions from them
- Maintaining good infection control procedures
- Ensuring the cleanliness of surgery, equipment and instruments
- Dictate information from the dentist
- Arrange appointments, answer calls and input data
- Ensure records are kept up to date and maintain confidentiality at all times
Other Information
You will need to have a DBS check and Hepatitis B vaccinations to work in a clinical setting. Applications for this apprenticeship: please email your CV and cover letter to ruberydc.dental@nhs.net. We are willing to wait for the right candidate or can start before the start date.