Dental Nurse Apprentice

The Dental Nurse role compliments the role of other dental professionals. One of the primary roles is to provide chair side support to dental professionals and deliver a high level of patient care. This standard is tutor led with 3 hour online lessons every 2 weeks over 12 months.

What you'll do

• All chairside support to the dentist and hygienist.
• The manipulation and application of dental materials across a range of dental treatment procedures.
• Knowledge and application of a wide range of dental instruments and equipment relevant for dental procedures.
• Decontamination and preparation of treatment rooms for a range of dental procedures.
• Decontamination of dental devices using appropriate practice decontamination equipment after receiving the necessary vaccinations.
• Decontamination equipment maintenance in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
• Waste segregation and disposal in accordance with the practice policies and procedures.
• Use of the practice computer and X-ray systems.
• Completion of laboratory request forms and keeping records of all items sent, received and fitted.
• Checking that all necessary laboratory work is returned and ready for each session.
• Other duties which will be discussed on interview.

Training

• Dental Nurse Level 3
• Functional Skills Maths and English if required.

Your programme will be delivered online, with the following structure:

• Every two weeks, you will attend a 3-hour live online classroom session.
• During these sessions, new topics will be taught by your tutor.
• You'll also be expected to complete an additional 3 hours of coursework related to the session.
• Between sessions, you'll complete self-study tasks using the BPP and Kaplan platforms, spread throughout the week.

Required learning resources, such as textbooks, will be delivered to your home or workplace address, depending on your preference.

After the apprenticeship

Future long term employment and support will be offered

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience

Qualifications

• Desired: GCSE, English (grade 4 and above)
• Desired: GCSE, Math's (grade 4 and above)

Things to consider

Candidates will need to pass a DBS check to start the role, and will also be required to have relevant vaccinations such as Hep B and possibly Covid boosters.

Benefits

Future long term employment and support will be offered

About the employer

Langland Dental Practice, located on Sedgley Hall Avenue in Dudley, West Midlands, DY3 3TA, offers a comprehensive range of dental services. These include routine check-ups, professional cleanings (scale and polish), crowns and bridges, fillings, root canal treatments (endodontics), tooth extractions including wisdom teeth removal, and treatment for gum disease.

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: 35 hours a week. Working week: Monday to Friday 9am to 5:30pm
• Start date: 1 November 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £14,560 a year