Salary £302 per week
Duration 19 months
Advert opening date 12/05/2025
Advert closing date 12/06/2025
Albert Dental Practice is a friendly, supportive practice seeking a motivated dental nurse apprentice to join their team. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience while completing a nationally recognised qualification.
Job Title: Dental Nurse Apprentice (Level 3)
Location: Albert Dental Practice, 2 Albert Place, Donnington, Telford TF2 8AF
Pay: £7.55 per hour (apprentice wage)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm (approx. 40 hours per week)
About the Role
Albert Dental Practice is a friendly, supportive practice seeking a motivated dental nurse apprentice to join their team. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience while completing a nationally recognised qualification.
Duties include:
Assisting clinicians during procedures
Maintaining a clean and safe environment
Preparing instruments and materials
Supporting patients and ensuring their comfort
You will work towards a Level 3 Dental Nurse apprenticeship with Aspiration Training.
Requirements:
Enthusiasm for dental nursing
Willingness to learn
Good communication and teamworking skills
Apply now to start your career in dental nursing with Albert Dental Practice.
Maths and English GCSE at Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) are essential.
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
Upon successful completion you will awarded the relevant qualification to apply for professional registration as a dental nurse to the General Dental Council (GDC).
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.
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.
