Apprentice Dental Nurse

Summary

The Grove Practice, a fully private dental practice providing specialist and general dental services, is offering Dental Nurse Apprenticeship opportunities. Visit www.thegrovepractice.co.uk to discover more about our practice and values.

Wage

£15,409.55 to £24,920.61, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Training course

Dental nurse (integrated) (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Thursday 8:15 am to 5:30 pm and Friday 8:15 am to 3 pm.

39 hours 15 minutes a week

Start date

Thursday 31 July 2025

Duration

2 years

Positions available

2

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

The Grove Practice, a well-established private dental practice in Royal Leamington Spa owned by twin dentists, seeks a passionate and proactive individual with excellent communication skills and a positive attitude, for this dental nurse apprentice opportunity. The practice values individual care, complete dentistry, and a strong team ethic. The role involves working alongside specialists, dentists and other clinicians in a town-based location with good transport links and free parking. Key requirements include enthusiasm, motivation, reliability, a
willingness to learn, and a commitment to providing first-class
patient experiences. Candidates should live within commutable
distance.

Where you'll work

6 BEAUCHAMP HILL
LEAMINGTON SPA
CV32 5NS

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

WARWICKSHIRE COLLEGE

Your training course

Dental nurse (integrated) (level 3)

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What you'll learn

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 Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Dental Nurse
(Standard):
Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing
First Aid training (at college)
End Point Assessment of knowledge test, observation and
professional discussion, portfolio
Qualification achieved: Level 3 Dental nurse (integrated) apprenticeship standard

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths & English (grade C/4)

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
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Physical fitness

Other requirements

Please complete the application form in full, this includes an accurate and detailed list of your qualifications. If you do not live nearby to the employer address, please detail how you plan to travel/commute to the role, considering available transport and journey times.

About this company

The Grove Practice is a fully private dental practice providing specialist and general dental services.

https://www.thegrovepractice.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

For the right candidate there is the potential to progress into a full-time role following the completion of the apprenticeship.

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