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Level 3 Dental Nurse Apprenticeship

Great Wyrley Dental Practice (Dr Bhaven Patel) · Walsall · posted 29 July 2026

Wage
£12,480 a year
Hours
30 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Dental nurse (level 3)
Starts
17 August 2026
Closing date
5 August 2026
Positions
1

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  • Meeting, greeting and caring for patients in a polite and professional manner at all times
  • Working closely with the dentist or hygienist in a professional and appropriate manner
  • Providing chair-side assistance during all dental procedures, using four-handed dentistry and remaining a step ahead at all times
  • Updating computer records, patient's personal files, taking notes and recording clinical assessments
  • Cleaning the surgery to a high standard, maintaining strict cross infection control and adhering to policies and standards as set by the GDC in line with The Health Technical Memoranda
  • Preparing instruments and materials before and during treatments and maintaining stock control Re-processing re-usable items in the correct manner to ensure sterilisation has been appropriately achieved

Your training

  • Upon completion of the apprenticeship, you'll receive a Level 3 Dental Nursing Advanced qualification 
  • Training will take place at Radbrook Dental Practice
  • You will be working/training with the employer 5 days a week and receive frequent visits from your Assessor

Where it leads

On completion of this Level 3 Dental Nursing Advanced Apprenticeship the apprentice can register with the General Dental Council as a qualified Dental Nurse, and complete a range of Level 4 qualifications, such as Oral Health or Radiography.

Alternatively, full-time employment with the employer is available.

About Great Wyrley Dental Practice (Dr Bhaven Patel)

We are a purposed built, single storey dental practice which has served the community for over 50 years. We have a friendly, approachable and experienced team who work together to provide a caring environment for our patients. Ample parking car parking is available outside of the practice.

Things to consider

You will need to have a keen interest in becoming a dental nurse and not be put off by the sight of blood and saliva, you will also be standing for long periods of time. You will be required to have a DBS check and be vaccinated against Hepatitis B.

Skills they're looking for

Attention to detailCommunication skillsCustomer care skillsNumber skillsOrganisation skillsPatienceTeam working

Entry requirements

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

Where you'll work

  • 2 SOUTHFIELD WAY, WALSALL, WS6 6JZ

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