Dental Nurse Apprentice

Summary

We’re offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to begin a career in dental nursing at Driffield Dental. You will gain hands-on experience working alongside professionals while studying a Level 3 Dental Nurse qualification. This is an ideal opportunity for someone with a caring nature and an interest in dentistry.

Wage

£14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

Dental nurse (integrated) (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday 08.45 to 17.15 with 1-Saturday a month when time off in lieu would be given during the week.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 16 June 2025

Duration

1 year 6 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

Assisting the dentist during clinical procedures
Preparing and maintaining the dental surgery, equipment, and instruments
Sterilising instruments and ensuring infection control protocols are followed
Supporting patients throughout their appointments
Maintaining accurate patient records and updating charts
Ensuring a clean and welcoming environment for patients
Booking appointments and supporting reception duties where needed
Complying with health and safety regulations

Where you'll work

1 Houndale Bank
Driffield
YO25 6BQ

Training

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

College or training organisation

HULL 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

Dental Nurse (integrated) Level 3.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 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
Team working
Non judgemental
Patience
Friendly
Well-presented
Compassionate

Other requirements

The employer is based in Driffield therefore please ensure you are able to get to their practice for the required start time. You will also be required to attend Hull College, based at Queens Gardens, once a week for day release.

About this company

Exchange Street Practice is a modern mixed NHS/Private dental practice dedicated to providing the best oral healthcare. Our dental team is highly qualified, caring, experienced and committed to providing high quality preventive dental care in a friendly environment. We offer a range of services to meet all of your general dentistry, implant dentistry, endodontics and cosmetic dentistry requirements. We are committed to providing you with excellent levels of personalised care, using tried-and-tested techniques and technology.

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

After this apprenticeship

The successful candidate will be given the opportunity of full-time employment upon completion of the advanced apprenticeship if available.

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