Apprentice Dental Nurse - Wood Grange Dental Practice
ARKH-VIEW SURGERIES LTD
London (E7 0EW)
Closes on Tuesday 15 July 2025
Posted on 5 June 2025
Contents
Summary
This is an excellent opportunity to launch a rewarding career in dentistry within a dynamic dental practice. We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join a dedicated dental team. As part of this role, you will work towards achieving the Level 3 Dental Nurse Apprenticeship Standard, gaining valuable hands-on experience.
- Wage
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£14,918.80 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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Exact working days and hours TBC
38 hours a week
- Start date
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Thursday 31 July 2025
- Duration
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1 year 9 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
Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing chairside assistance to the dentist
- Ensuring the care, comfort, and welfare of patients
- Preparing and maintaining a clean and safe clinical environment
- Sterilising instruments in accordance with protocols
- Mixing dental materials as required
- Charting treatments and patient information using dental software
- Complying with strict cross-infection control procedures
- Developing and processing digital x-rays
- Monitoring and maintaining adequate stock levels within the surgery
- Assisting with reception duties and general administrative tasks
Where you'll work
80 Woodgrange Road
London
E7 0EW
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
ANDERSON STOCKLEY ACCREDITED TRAINING LTD
Your 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
Your training plan
ASA Training Ltd offers flexible training delivery, allowing individuals to learn at times that suit their personal schedules.
All learners receive access to a range of online resources, including revision tools tailored to their specific qualification units, as well as practice exam questions to support exam preparation.
Key Features:
- Year-round enrolment
- Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3
- Functional Skills in English and maths (if required)
- 20% off-the-job training
- End-Point Assessment (EPA)
More training information
ASA Training Ltd is an Ofsted Grade 2 accredited training provider with over 30-years of experience in delivering government funded initiatives. We specialise in the Early Years and Dental Nursing sectors.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade C/4)
- Maths (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
- Number skills
- Team working
- Patience
About this company
Wood Grange Dental is part of Arkh-View Surgeries Limited group. Dedicated to delivering the highest standard of dental care with a compassionate, patient-focused approach. Their mission is simple: to help every patient achieve and maintain optimal oral health while feeling supported and valued throughout their dental journey. With a warm, welcoming environment and a team of skilled professionals, Arkh-View Surgeries Limited provides exceptional care tailored to each individual's needs. From preventative services to life-changing cosmetic treatments, they believe in the power of dentistry to transform smiles—and lives.
After this apprenticeship
There are excellent opportunities for career progression, including roles such as Dental Hygienist, Practice Manager, and other positions within the dental industry - for the right candidate.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
ANDERSON STOCKLEY ACCREDITED TRAINING LTD
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000324617.
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Closes on Tuesday 15 July 2025
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