Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an apprentice dental nurse to join our friendly dental practice. We would love you to join us as an apprentice dental nurse and start your exciting career in dental nursing. The successful candidate will be assisting other dental health professionals, providing chairside support and a high level of patient care.

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work:

• Prepare and maintain the clinical environment, equipment and materials for dental procedures
• Keep accurate and current patient records on the system
• Work to current best practices for dental nurses, assisting when needed

The Level 3 Dental Nurse Apprenticeship offers employment within a dental practice with an accompanying assessment and skills development programme. It will develop the skills, knowledge, and behaviours of the learner to operate competently in all aspects of clinical responsibilities.

It will also provide you with the relevant qualification to apply for professional registration as a dental nurse to the General Dental Council (GDC).

You must be aged 19 or above for this position due to insurance restrictions.

What you will study:

• Cross infection
• Anatomy
• Radiography
• Oral hygiene
• Orthodontics
• Restoration
• Legislation
• First aid
• Health and safety

You will complete on and off-the-job training whilst you are fully supported throughout, progressing to gateway and endpoint assessment.

Employment

Employer

Providing a wide range of dental treatments to the public we are a friendly and busy dental practice.

Training Provider

Training To Be Provided

• Level 3 Dental Nurse Apprenticeship Standard & qualification
• An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation
• You will have an average of 6-hours per week of your working hours for your off the job training
• This can be at the dental practice or at home, but it is up to your employer
• Training schedule has yet to be agreed upon. Further details will be made available at a later date

How To Apply

To learn more about this apprenticeship vacancy, and for instructions on how to apply, please view the vacancy on the GOV.UK Find An Apprenticeship Service.