Level 3 Apprentice Dental Nurse
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Company: BROSELEY DENTAL PRACTICE LIMITED
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Location: TF12 5ET
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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-2000013512
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Application Deadline Date: 05/05/2026
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Start Date: 22/05/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Practice operates between 8.15am and 5.30pm, Monday - Thursday. Fridays are 8.15am - 5.15pm. 1 hour lunch break.
Brief Description
You will carry out various dental nursing tasks, working in a busy, fast-paced dental practice, whilst working towards a Level 3 Dental Nurse apprenticeship. No dental qualifications are required as full training will be provided. You will be arranging appointments, answering calls, and inputting data on the computer.
Training to be Provided
Level 3 Dental Nurse apprenticeship standard, which includes:
- 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 18–24 months working towards the occupational standard, with a minimum of 20% off-the-job training.
Training is virtual once per week. However, there are x4 taught sessions that will require mandatory college attendance. Notice of these will be provided upon enrolment.
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 Practitioner
- Sedation
Vacancy Detail
The role includes:
- 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, must be able to make patients feel welcome and offer reassurance to anxious patients, endeavouring to make their experience as comfortable as possible.
Other Information
Require Hep B inoculation, DBS - Disclosure and Barring Service required. There will be exposure to bodily fluids, blood, saliva, etc. You will be dealing with nervous patients and children in a very busy and fast-paced environment.