Level 3 Apprentice Dental Nurse
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Company: NEW ROAD DENTAL PRACTICE LTD
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Location: B60 2LA
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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-2000021480
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Application Deadline Date: 15/05/2026
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Start Date: 22/05/2026
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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
Fantastic opportunity to join a well-established, busy and fast-paced dental practice, whilst working towards a Level 3 Dental Nurse apprenticeship. Whilst working in the practice, you will have the full support of the practice and the college to work towards your qualification, allowing you to reach your full potential.
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 16-18 months on-programme working towards the occupational standard, with a minimum of 20% 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.
Training is virtual once per week; however, there are x2 taught sessions and x3 exams 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 the cleanliness of surgery, equipment and instruments used and carrying out general housekeeping duties
- Dictate information from the dentist and record patient information correctly
- Arrange appointments, answering calls and inputting data on the computer
- Assist with administration tasks and ensure records are kept up to date and 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.
Other Information
Require Hep B inoculation, DBS- Disclosure and Barring Service also 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.