Level 3 Dental Nurse Apprenticeship
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Company: DR AMIT CHUDASAMA & DR MANISH PATEL
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Location: Sutton Coldfield, B74 4AL
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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-2000023174
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Application Deadline Date: 14/04/2026
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Start Date: 15/05/2026
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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
Belwell Dental offers the best and latest in general, family and cosmetic dentistry. They are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Apprentice Dental Nurse who will carry out various dental nursing tasks, whilst working towards a Level 3 Dental Nurse Apprenticeship Standard.
Training to be Provided
- A Level 3 Dental Nurse Apprenticeship Standard which has been approved by the General Dental Council as meeting the requirements for entry to the professional register as a dental nurse
- 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 15-months on-programme working toward the occupational standard, with 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
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 education
- Sedation
Vacancy Detail
- Working alongside the dentist, taking instruction 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 recording 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 to 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.