Dental Nurse Level 3 Apprenticeship
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Company: Paul Lowe Dentistry
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Location: SOLIHULL, B90 4EH
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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-2000028968
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Application Deadline Date: 06/07/2026
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Start Date: 13/07/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Practice operates Monday 8am until 7pm, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 8am until 6pm and Thursdays 8am until 5pm. With the occasional Saturday 8am until 1pm. Days and hours to be confirmed at interview stage.
Brief Description
Fantastic opportunity, to join a supportive and friendly private dental practice as an Apprentice Dental Nurse. Paul Lowe Dentistry are looking for an enthusiastic individual who will be responsible for assisting patients in the treatment room as well as admin duties, whilst working towards a Level 3 Dental Nurse Apprenticeship Standard.
Training to be Provided
Level 3 Dental Nurse apprenticeship standard, which includes:
- A level 3 qualification which has been approved by the General
- Dental Council as meeting the requirements for entry to the professional register as a dental nurse
- 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 on-programme working toward the occupational standard, with off-the-job training.
The focus is now on the outcome of an apprenticeship and apprentices must 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 also available, and you can study further in dental related qualifications at Level 4:
- Radiography
- Oral Health education
- Sedation
Vacancy Detail
We are looking for someone that enjoys working with people, building relationships and is passionate about providing excellent care to our patients.
As an apprentice dental nurse, your duties will include:
- 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 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.
Other Information
This role will require you to obtain a full DBS and also Hep B and TB vaccinations to enable you to work in surgery. This role may also include working with nervous patients and coming into contact with bodily fluids including blood and saliva.