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Dental Nursing Apprenticeship

Denbeigh House LTD · United Kingdom · posted 23 October 2026

Wage
£16,640 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Dental nurse (level 3)
Starts
30 November 2026
Closing date
23 November 2026
Positions
1

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Working as an Apprentice Dental Nurse, your role will involve:

  • Working alongside the dentist, taking instructions from them and responding in an appropriate manner
  • Maintaining good infection control procedures and adhering to policies and protocols
  • Ensuring cleanliness of surgery, equipment and instruments used and carrying out general housekeeping duties
  • Dictate information from the dentist and recording patient information correctly
  • Arranging appointments, answering calls and inputting data on the computer
  • Assist with administration tasks and ensure records are kept up to date and to maintain confidentiality at all times
  • Dental nurses interact daily with patients and therefore, you must be able to make patients feel welcome and offer reassurance to anxious patients, endeavouring to make their experience as comfortable as possible

Your training

Level 3 Dental Nurse Apprenticeship Standard qualification:

  • There will be limited sessions that will require college attendance at our Walsall Campus during the training period
  • All other sessions remain virtual on a once-weekly basis
  • Training is virtual once per week
  • However, there are x4 taught sessions that will require mandatory college attendance
  • Notice of these will be provided upon enrolment

Where it leads

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there may be a full-time role available and once qualified you can register as a dental nurse with the General Dental Council. Progression routes are available, and you can study further in dental-related qualifications at Level 4:

  • Radiography
  • Oral Health Practitioner
  • Sedation

About Denbeigh House LTD

At Denbeigh House Dental Clinic, we believe that dental care should be comfortable, convenient, and affordable. We strive to provide our patients with a stress-free experience from start to finish, and we work hard to keep our prices competitive without sacrificing quality.

Things to consider

This role will require you to have a Hep B inoculation, DBS - Disclosure Barring Service required. There will be exposure to bodily fluids – blood, saliva etc. You will be dealing with nervous patients and children in a very busy and fast-paced environment.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsAdministrative skillsTeam workingInitiativeNon judgementalPatienceEnthusiasticGood Time Keeping

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade 4) — essential
  • GCSE maths (grade 4) — essential

Where you'll work

  • 117 Sutton Road,, Birmingham, United Kingdom, B23 5XB

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