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
Training course
Dental nurse (integrated) (level 3)
Hours
Monday-Friday between 8:30am-5:30pm.
40 hours a week
Start date
Monday 5 May 2025
Duration
1 year 9 months
Positions available
1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
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
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
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.