Apprentice Dental Nurse

Summary

A career entry role to join this renowned Dental Practice covering a diverse range of treatments and services. You will meet and greet patients, provide chair side support to the dentist in charge and carry out general patient record administration. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate high levels of professional presentation.

Wage

£15,311.40 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

Dental nurse (integrated) (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday, 8.45am - 5.30pm, with 60 minutes for lunch.

38 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 7 July 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

Duties and responsibilities will include:

Greeting patients
Chair side assistance to the dentist during restorative and surgical procedures
Record patient’s clinical notes in computer
Clean and prepare surgery between patients
Clean used instruments after patients
Additionally, you will be expected to act as receptionist when necessary, with routine clerical tasks: handling payments, booking appointments, answering phone

Attend Charles Clifford Dental Hospital within the duration of the apprenticeship to study:

Dental anatomy, Oral diseases, medical emergencies, dental radiography and sterilisation
You will learn about oral health promotion and preventative dentistry techniques
Some units will focus on patient care and management and you will cover legal and ethical issues

Where you’ll work

719 ECCLESALL ROAD
SHEFFIELD
S11 8TG

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

SHEFFIELD COLLEGE, THE

Your training course

Dental nurse (integrated) (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Adhere to legal and ethical responsibilities in line with General Dental Council requirements
Take responsibility for the integrity of own actions and completed work, recognising the limits of your competence and experience
Comply with current best practice guidelines
Put patients’ interests first and act to protect them by working in a patient-centred way
Effectively manage own time and resources
Provide chair side support during dental procedures
Monitor, support and reassure patients throughout all aspects of their treatment, ensuring patient-centred care
Communicate appropriately, effectively and sensitively at all times and through all media
Respect patients’ dignity and choices and act without discrimination
Check that valid consent is obtained for all treatments and personal care delivery
Maintain patient confidentiality at all times
Work in the clinical environment in a safe and efficient manner
Select and prepare the correct equipment, instruments and materials
Carry out and record maintenance and testing of equipment in line with local policy, procedures and the scope of your own role
Manage and perform effective decontamination and infection control procedures complying with legislative, local and current best practice guidelines
Mix, handle, store and dispose of materials in line with manufacturers recommendations
Create and update accurate and current patient records, including social, medical and dental history, storing and archiving them securely and in line with legislation
Carry out processing of radiographs in line with local procedures and rules
Make effective decisions regarding the safety of patients when taking a radiograph
Deliver appropriate and current evidence-based oral and general health advice
Recognise and support action to deal with medical emergencies
Respond to medical emergencies and be competent in cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Take part in appraisal and ongoing review processes
Take part in continuous professional development activities
Reflect on how your daily practice complies with the General Dental Council requirements for continual improvement
Comply with personal development planning as specified by the General Dental Council
Participate in quality improvement activities as required
Be collaborative and work as part of the team
Adhere to legal and ethical responsibilities in line with General Dental Council requirements
Take responsibility for the integrity of own actions and completed work, recognising the limits of your competence and experience
Comply with current best practice guidelines
Put patients’ interests first and act to protect them by working in a patient-centred way
Effectively manage own time and resources
Provide chair side support during dental procedures
Monitor, support and reassure patients throughout all aspects of their treatment, ensuring patient-centred care
Communicate appropriately, effectively and sensitively at all times and through all media
Respect patients’ dignity and choices and act without discrimination
Check that valid consent is obtained for all treatments and personal care delivery
Maintain patient confidentiality at all times
Work in the clinical environment in a safe and efficient manner
Select and prepare the correct equipment, instruments and materials
Carry out and record maintenance and testing of equipment in line with local policy, procedures and the scope of your own role
Manage and perform effective decontamination and infection control procedures complying with legislative, local and current best practice guidelines
Mix, handle, store and dispose of materials in line with manufacturers recommendations
Create and update accurate and current patient records, including social, medical and dental history, storing and archiving them securely and in line with legislation
Carry out processing of radiographs in line with local procedures and rules
Make effective decisions regarding the safety of patients when taking a radiograph
Deliver appropriate and current evidence-based oral and general health advice
Recognise and support action to deal with medical emergencies
Respond to medical emergencies and be competent in cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Take part in appraisal and ongoing review processes
Take part in continuous professional development activities
Reflect on how your daily practice complies with the General Dental Council requirements for continual improvement
Comply with personal development planning as specified by the General Dental Council
Participate in quality improvement activities as required
Be collaborative and work as part of the team

Your training plan

Apprentice Standard Dental Nurse (Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing)
On completion, the apprentice must register with the General Dental Council as a qualified Dental Nurse
Includes End Point Assessment
College attendance 1 day per week at Charles Clifford Dental Hospital 24 months, one-to-one training in the workplace and assessor visits every 6-8 weeks

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

5 GCSE's inc Maths, English and Double Science (grade A*-C/9-4 grades)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

Other requirements

Candidates will need to ensure sustainable transport to reach our location at: 719 Ecclesall Road, Sheffield S11 8TG Also be aware of the surgical environment with lots of standing during the day.

About this company

LWT Dental Care is a long established Dental Practice, originally formed in the early 1950s by the then founding owner, Mr. Roy Taylor. Originally sited away from its' current location, the practice has always had a strong emphasis on providing quality dental treatment to all, predominantly within the NHS dental system. The practice then moved to its' current location, with the current partnership has been in business since April 2013, when Andy Tootell and Richard Brogden formed a new partnership with Russell Taylor, after the retirement of the previous partner John Lucking.

https://www.lwtdentalcare.co.uk/the-practice (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Sustained employment with registration to the General Dental Council as a qualified Dental Nurse

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SHEFFIELD COLLEGE, THE

Danielle Walker

Danielle.walker@sheffcol.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000316465.

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