Dental Nurse Apprenticeship
Colne Valley Dental Care
HUDDERSFIELD (HD7 5QX)
Closes in 5 days (Saturday 26 July 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 2 June 2025
Contents
Summary
The apprenticeship in dental nursing is an 18-month government-funded course by City & Guilds, a Level 3 Extended Diploma. Alongside your learning, your job role within the practice will entail assisting dentists, sterilising & preparing equipment, reception duties and supporting patient experience.
- Wage
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£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Dental nurse (integrated) (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, 8.45am - 5.45pm.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Sunday 27 July 2025
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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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
Where you'll work
DENTAL SURGERY
613 MANCHESTER ROAD
LINTHWAITE
HUDDERSFIELD
HD7 5QX
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
TEMP DENT DENTAL AGENCY LIMITED
Training course
Dental nurse (integrated) (level 3)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
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
Training schedule
More training information
- Qualification: Level 3 Dental Nurse Apprenticeship Standard awarded City and Guilds
- Assessment: End Point Assessment (EPA) after completion of your Portfolio
- Functional Skills: English and/or maths (if needed)
- Training Location: Dental Practice near you + Online Webinar
- Qualification Approval: Integrated Level 3 Dental Nurse qualification (General Dental Council)
- Delivery: Online study with weekly teaching sessions
- Off-the-Job Training: Provided and paid for by your employer
- Schedule: To be agreed upon; details coming soon
Requirements
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
About this employer
Colne Valley Dental Care offers comprehensive dental care in a friendly and welcoming environment. With a focus on patient comfort and advanced techniques, the practice provides a range of services, including general dentistry, cosmetic treatments, and preventive care. The experienced team is dedicated to promoting oral health and ensuring a positive experience for every patient.
After this apprenticeship
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
TEMP DENT DENTAL AGENCY LIMITED
Mary-Petra Obika
mary.obika@tempdent.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000323527.
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Closes in 5 days (Saturday 26 July 2025 at 11:59pm)
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