Dental Nurse Apprenticeship

Summary

B38 0EB. We are excited to offer an opportunity for an Apprentice Dental Nurse to join our friendly and supportive dental team. This role is ideal for someone looking to begin a rewarding career in dentistry. No previous experience is required; full training, mentoring, and support will be provided throughout your development.

Wage

£16,640 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

Monday- Friday 9am-5pm.

40 hours a week

Start date

Wednesday 29 July 2026

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

You’ll work closely with qualified dental professionals, gaining hands-on experience across all areas of dental nursing. From day one, you’ll be encouraged to build confidence, develop new skills, and work towards becoming a fully qualified Dental Nurse in a professional and welcoming private practice environment. This is a patient-facing role where enthusiasm, reliability, and a positive attitude are just as important as technical skills. If you enjoy helping others and want a career where no two days are the same, this could be the perfect starting point. (Birmingham)

Key Responsibilities

As a Trainee Dental Nurse, you will:

• Assist dentists and clinicians during a range of dental treatments and procedures.
• Ensure patients feel comfortable, informed, and reassured throughout their visit.
• Prepare treatment rooms and ensure all equipment and materials are ready for use.
• Clean, sterilise, and maintain instruments in line with infection control standards.
• Follow health, safety, and confidentiality policies at all times.
• Support patients with pre- and post-treatment guidance.
• Accurately update patient records using computer-based systems.
• Help manage appointment flow and support the smooth running of the practice.
• Assist with basic administrative duties as required

What We’re Looking For

We believe the right attitude and mindset are key. You don’t need dental experience; we’re looking for someone who:

• Has a positive, can-do approach and is eager to learn.
• Is genuinely interested in patient care and personal development.
• Is reliable, punctual, and takes pride in being professional.
• Enjoys working as part of a team and supporting others.
• Communicates clearly and confidently with both patients and colleagues.
• Can stay organised and manage multiple tasks in a busy environment.
• Has basic IT skills and is comfortable learning new systems.

What We Offer

• Full training and support towards a recognised Dental Nurse qualification.
• On-the-job learning alongside experienced dental professionals.
• A friendly, supportive, and professional team environment
• A great opportunity to build a long-term career progression within dentistry.
• Valuable experience in a high-quality private practice setting

Once you successfully complete your Dental Nurse Apprenticeship and become a qualified Dental Nurse, there are many exciting career pathways available within dentistry.

Depending on your interests, you could progress into areas such as:

• Specialist dental nursing, including orthodontics, implants, sedation, or oral surgery.
• Dental Radiography with further training.
• Practice-based roles such as lead nurse or treatment coordinator.
• Further education in dental hygiene, dental therapy, or other healthcare roles.

Please note that this vacancy may close earlier than the stated deadline if a suitable candidate is found.

Where you'll work

141 Silver Street
Kings Norton
B38 0EB

Training

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

Training provider

I & F LIMITED

Training course

Dental nurse (integrated) (level 3)

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

Dental Nurse (Integrated) Level 3.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (grade 4-9)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Attention to detail
• Communication skills
• Customer care skills
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Organisation skills
• Patience
• Team working