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Dental Nurse Apprentice

Trinity Dental · Sutton Coldfield · posted 11 September 2026

Wage
£9,152 a year
Hours
22 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 9 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Dental nurse (level 3)
Starts
14 October 2026
Closing date
21 September 2026
Positions
1

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  • Ensure completion of your regulated and certified Dental Nursing qualification under the guidance of the Lead Dental Nurse
  • Attend all college sessions in pursuit of qualification completion
  • Keep the clinical areas and all equipment and instruments clean, tidy and sterile as appropriate and according to the practice’s health and safety and infection control procedures and manufacturers' instructions
  • Use all equipment and machinery in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations and ensure that they are maintained regularly and in good working order
  • Provide chairside assistance, ensuring that the correct equipment is available
  • Ensure the care and welfare of patients

Your training

  • You will work towards achieving the Level 3 Dental Nurse Apprenticeship Standard, a qualification approved by the General Dental Council (GDC) for entry to the professional register as a Dental Nurse
  • You will undertake online learning one day a week with hands-on, hands-on clinical training in our in-house dental suite at Matthew Boulton College

Knowledge and Skills Gained:

  • Understanding of dental anatomy, infection control, oral health promotion, and clinical procedures
  • Practical experience providing chairside support, preparing equipment, and assisting with patient care
  • Competence in record-keeping, handling materials, and following health and safety regulations (e.g., PPE, COSHH, cross-infection control)
  • Communication skills for interacting effectively with patients and the dental team

Where it leads

  • Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, the right candidate could be offered a full-time role with progression on to more advanced learning programmes

About Trinity Dental

Trinity Dental are a family run business in the heart of Sutton Coldfield. We work with both private and NHS clients across the greater Birmingham region. Here at Trinity we pride ourselves on our acute attention to detail and excellent customer service skills.

Things to consider

Please ensure that you have researched your travel arrangements and are happy with the time it will take and distance required to travel, before you apply for this vacancy. Please be aware the successful applicant will be required to complete an up-to-date DBS check as well as consent to vaccinations in Hepatitis B, including a blood test before beginning the apprenticeship.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsPresentation skillsAdministrative skillsNumber skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingInitiative

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade 4) — desired
  • GCSE Maths (grade 4) — desired

Where you'll work

  • 7 COLESHILL STREET, SUTTON COLDFIELD, B72 1SD

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