Apprentice Dental Nurse
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Company: Braintree Dental Centre
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Location: CM7 9DB
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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-2000021378
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Application Deadline Date: 24/04/2026
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Start Date: 01/10/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Friday 8:45am- 5:15pm with some Saturdays 9:30am- 2pm.
Brief Description
An exciting opportunity to start your career as an Apprentice Dental Nurse in a friendly dental practice. You will work towards the Level 3 Dental Nurse Apprenticeship with Colchester Institute, attending college one day each fortnight. Duties include assisting the dentist, preparing instruments and maintaining a clean, organised surgery.
Training to be Provided
- Working towards the Level 3 Dental Nurse (GDC 2023) Apprenticeship Standard
- Fortnightly college workshops at Colchester Institute (Colchester Campus)
- During the course all students are observed regularly in the workplace undertaking clinical duties and ensuring they are following safe working practice
Future Prospects
- Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship you will gain a Licence to Practice Qualification that will allow you to register with the General Dental Council (GDC) and you can move into registered/qualified positions. Once qualified and GDC-registered, dental nurses can work in NHS or private practices, community dental services, hospitals or the armed forces
- There are also opportunities to progress into dental radiography, oral health education, orthodontic nursing, sedation nursing, dental practice management, and dental hygiene or therapy (with additional training)
Vacancy Detail
Your main duties will be assisting the dentist with preparing instruments and equipment, mixing different materials as required and providing suction support.
You will undertake your practical duties such as:
- Cross infection control and decontamination
- Chair side clinical treatments supporting the dentist
- Processing of x-rays
- Accurate record keeping in line with the GDPR
Possible rotation in the practice may also involve working in central decontamination and reception duties.
Other Information
The successful applicant will be required to undertake a DBS check and complete a course Hepatitis B vaccinations. Commencement of work can be negotiated individually depending on personal circumstances and commitments, such as GCSE or A-Level examinations.