Apprentice Dental Nurse

Summary

This vacancy is for an Apprentice Dental Nurse based in Grange-over-Sands. As an Apprentice Dental Nurse, you will help the dentist in performing different types of dental care treatment and processes.

Wage: £15,704 a year
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Training course: Dental nurse (integrated) (level 3)
Hours: Monday-Friday between 8:30am-5:30pm.
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Sunday 6 April
Duration: 1 year 9 months
Positions available: 1

Work

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

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Apprentice Dental Nurse to join our friendly and professional team. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment while working towards a nationally recognised dental nursing qualification.

About Us

At Avondale Dental, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional care to our patients. Our modern practice provides a wide range of treatments, and our supportive team is dedicated to fostering a positive learning environment for aspiring dental professionals.

What You'll Do

As an Apprentice Dental Nurse, you will

Assist dentists and hygienists during procedures.
Prepare and maintain clinical areas to a high standard of cleanliness.
Support patients by ensuring they feel comfortable and informed.
Handle instruments, materials, and equipment safely and efficiently.
Follow strict infection control protocols.
Undertake administrative tasks, including record-keeping and patient management.
Attend off-the-job training to complete your dental nurse qualification.

What We're Looking For

No prior experience is required, but we are looking for candidates who are:

Passionate about delivering excellent patient care.
Eager to learn and committed to completing the apprenticeship program.
Reliable, punctual, and able to work well under pressure.
Friendly, professional, and able to communicate effectively with patients and colleagues.
Organised and detail-oriented with a strong sense of responsibility.

What We Offer

Comprehensive training and support throughout your apprenticeship.
Opportunities for career progression within the practice.
A welcoming and supportive work environment.
Competitive apprenticeship salary.

Where you’ll work

KENTS BANK ROAD

GRANGE OVER SANDS

LA11 7EY

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

TRAINING 2000 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

Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing.
Functional Skills Level 2 maths and English can be obtained on the course if you don't already hold these qualifications.
Safeguarding.
First Aid.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4 (C))
Maths (grade 4 (C))

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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Team working
Initiative

Other requirements

Please do not contact the company directly. Please note - we reserve the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received a suitable number of applications from which to make a shortlist. Please ensure you apply as soon as possible if you wish to be considered for this role.

About this company

At Avondale Dental we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional care to our patients. Our modern practice provides a wide range of treatments, and our supportive team is dedicated to fostering a positive learning environment for aspiring dental professionals.

https://www.avondale-dentalpractice.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

The successful candidate will work towards achieving a Level 3 qualification in dental nursing whilst gaining valuable experience in a dental practice.

Upon completion of the Level 3 qualification, you will be an experienced and qualified dental nurse, and as such, you can continue building up skills that will always be in-demand. You could progress to acquire specialist qualifications in areas such as sedation, dental radiography, and oral health education.

You may take on more responsibilities as a trainer for other dental nurses or move into a management role within your dental practice. You might decide to apply for a course to qualify as a dental hygienist or therapist.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TRAINING 2000 LIMITED

Lauren Reddaway

lauren.reddaway@t2000.co.uk

0125454659

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000291813.

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Closes on Friday 28 March 2025

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