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Apprentice Dental Nurse Level 3
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Join our friendly practice to gain hands-on experience in patient care, chairside support, decontamination, reception duties, and oral health promotion while working towards a recognised dental nursing qualification in a supportive, professional environment.
Requirements
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Professional appearance and manner.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- GCSE Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent) in English and maths, or willingness to work towards Functional Skills if required.
- Previous customer service experience (desirable).
- Experience working in a healthcare or clinical environment (desirable).
- An interest in oral health and patient care (desirable).
Responsibilities
- Assist the dentist during a wide range of dental procedures.
- Prepare and maintain clinical treatment rooms.
- Decontaminate instruments and maintain infection prevention and control standards.
- Support patients before, during, and after treatment.
- Maintain accurate patient records in line with practice procedures.
- Prepare materials, instruments, and equipment for dental treatments.
- Provide excellent customer service and patient care.
- Assist with reception duties when required, including booking appointments and answering telephone enquiries.
- Follow health and safety policies and General Dental Council (GDC) standards.
- Work towards completing the Level 3 Dental Nurse Apprenticeship qualification.
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Benefits
- Gain hands-on experience in patient care, chairside support, decontamination, reception duties, and oral health promotion.
- Work towards a recognised dental nursing qualification.
- Supportive, professional environment.
- Work alongside experienced dental professionals.
- Opportunity to begin a rewarding career in dentistry.
- Your earnings can increase over time.
- Potential to progress into senior dental nurse, team leader or practice manager roles, or further training into dental hygiene, dental therapy or orthodontic therapy.
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Application Process
- The contact for this apprenticeship is: HALESOWEN COLLEGE, Tess Harris, tessharris@halesowen.ac.uk
About Oldbury Smile Spa
Oldbury Smile Spa is a modern private dental practice located within Sainsbury’s in Oldbury. Led by Principal Dentist Dr Harry Singh, the practice provides high-quality private dental care including general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, dental implants, teeth straightening, and smile makeovers. The practice prides itself on delivering exceptional patient care in a welcoming and professional environment.
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HALESOWEN COLLEGE Tess Harris tessharris@halesowen.ac.uk
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