Level 3 Dental Nursing Apprenticeship - Shakespeare Drive Dental Centre
SHAKESPEARE DRIVE DENTAL CENTRE LIMITED
Solihull (B90 2AL)
Closes in 23 days (Monday 19 May 2025)
Posted on 23 April 2025
Contents
Summary
Shakespeare Drive Dental Centre Solihull is a modern, friendly dental practice offering private dental care. The team is committed to providing excellent patient service in a welcoming and professional environment. We are now seeking a motivated and reliable Dental Apprentice to join our busy team.
- Wage
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£16,881.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Dental nurse (integrated) (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday
8:00am– 5:30pm
42 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 26 May 2025
- Duration
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1 year 7 months
- Positions available
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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
About Shakespeare Drive Dental Centre:
Shakespeare Drive Dental Centre in Shirley, Solihull is a modern, friendly dental practice offering both NHS and private care. The team is committed to providing excellent patient service in a welcoming and professional environment.
We are now seeking a motivated and reliable Dental Apprentice to join our busy team. This is an exciting opportunity to start a rewarding career in dental nursing with full support and structured training provided.
Responsibilities:
- Assisting dentists during a variety of treatments and procedures
- Maintaining clean and sterile working environments
- Preparing and setting up treatment rooms
- Supporting and communicating with patients
- Managing patient records and assisting with appointment scheduling
Requirements:
- Must be local to Solihull or able to travel reliably to the practice
- Enthusiastic, eager to learn, and committed to the role
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Punctual, professional, and well-presented
- Able to work well independently and as part of a team
Additional Information:
- Parking: On-site parking available
- Public Transport: Good links via bus and train
Training:
The successful applicant will be enrolled on an 18-month dental nurse training programme with Aspiration Training, followed by a 1-month End Point Assessment. This will equip you with the skills and knowledge to qualify as a dental care professional. If you’re ready to begin a fulfilling career in dentistry and want to join a supportive and experienced team, apply today to join Shakespeare Drive Dental Centre!
Where you’ll work
Shakespeare Drive Dental Centre, 7 Shakespeare Drive
Solihull
B90 2AL
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
ASPIRATION TRAINING LIMITED
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
The apprenticeship provides employment and training within a dental practice to study the Level 3 dental nurse apprenticeship. The apprenticeship is designed to teach the knowledge, skills and behaviours necessary to ensure competency in all aspects of clinical duties including:
- Preparing for Professional Practice in Dental Nursing
- Infection Prevention and Control
- First Aid and Medical Emergencies
- Oral and General Health
- Endodontic Treatments
- Prosthetic Treatments
- Radiation and Radiography
- Periodontal Disease and Cavity Restoration
- Health and Safety
- Extractions and Minor Oral Surgery
- Management of Oral Health Diseases and Dental Anatomy, Oral Health Assessments and Treatment Planning
- The use of VR Technology
Upon successful completion you will awarded the relevant qualification to apply for professional registration as a dental nurse to the General Dental Council (GDC).
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- Maths (grade 4)
- English (grade 4)
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
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
Other requirements
A passion and desire to work within the dental sector is essential and to not be put off at the sight of blood. If you using public transport to get to the practice, please ensure you have researched the route and that a regular service is available. It is also a requirement to have a course of Hepatitis B vaccines and a clear enhanced DBS.
About this company
Shakespeare Dental Centre is a well-respected dental practice located in Shirley, Solihull. Our practice is dedicated to providing exceptional dental care in a warm and welcoming environment. We pride ourselves on our patient-centered approach and our commitment to delivering high-quality dental services. We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Dental Apprentice. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone local to the area who is eager to start their career in the dental industry. Responsibilities: - Assisting dentists with various procedures - Preparing and sterilizing instruments - Welcoming and caring for patients - Managing appointments and patient records - Maintaining a clean and organized work environment Requirements: - Must be local to Shirley or able to travel to the practice - Strong communication and interpersonal skills - A positive attitude and willingness to learn - Ability to work well in a team - Reliable and punctual Training: The successful applicant will complete a 16-month training course with Aspiration Training, followed by a 3-month End Point Assessment. This comprehensive training program will equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in your role and achieve your qualification as a dental care professional. If you are passionate about starting a career in dentistry and meet the above requirements, we would love to hear from you.
After this apprenticeship
This is a great opportunity to be trained and secure long-term employment. Once qualified, there are a number of routes for further training and development, including dental hygienist, dental therapist or dental cosmetics. Also, the opportunity for career progression into head nurse, team leader, or practice manager.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
ASPIRATION TRAINING LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000316327.
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Closes in 23 days (Monday 19 May 2025)
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