Dental Nurse Apprentice

A great opportunity has come up for the successful candidate to join our friendly team at Valley Centre Dental Practice. As a trainee dental nurse, you will assist the dentist and undergo full training to develop skills to enable you to progress with a view for a full-time vacancy once qualified.

What you'll do

Duties will include:

• Assisting the dentist chairside
• Updating client records
• Cleaning and decontamination of tools and surgery
• Reception duties
• General admin duties

Training

NVQ Level 3 in Dental Nursing plus Functional Skills, if required.

This apprenticeship standard is currently delivered online.

After the apprenticeship

Possible full-time employment to the successful candidate.

Skills

• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Patience

Qualifications

• Desired: GCSE, English (grade at grade 4/C and above)
• Desired: GCSE, Maths (grade at grade 4/C and above)

Things to consider

How will you travel to work? One day per week is required at our Walsall training centre.

About the employer

Located in the heart of Hednesford, Staffordshire, Valley Centre Dental Practice has served the community for nearly two decades. As your trusted dentist in Hednesford and the surrounding Staffordshire areas, we are committed to delivering exceptional dental care in a comfortable setting. Our clinic features state-of-the-art facilities and the latest dental technology to ensure top-quality care. Our friendly and professional team is ready to meet your needs, from routine check-ups to more complex treatments.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Dental nurse (level 3), Health and science
• Apprenticeship level: Advanced (level 3)
• Training provider: P.T.P. TRAINING LIMITED
• Expected duration: 1 Year 6 Months
• Hours: 39 hours a week. Working week: Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm. One evening until 7.30pm.
• Start date: 1 November 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £16,224 a year