Dental Nurse Apprentice

  • Annual wage

    £17,000.00

    50p increase in hourly rate every 6 months as long as all course requirements are met

  • Working week

    Monday – Friday 8.00am – 5.00pm with 1 college day during term time.

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    27 Months

  • Possible start date

    24 Feb 2023

  • What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Looking after patients whilst in the practice
  • Assisting the dentist
  • Setting up and closing down the surgery
  • Mixing materials
  • Helping in the decontamination room
  • Managing all administrative issues
  • What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

    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: L3 Dental Nurse
  • What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

    Potential opportunity for full time job after apprenticeship has been completed with further educational opportunities.