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Apprentice Dental Nurse - Oxford
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The apprenticeship in dental nursing is a 12-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.
Requirements
- GCSE in English (grade 4)
- GCSE in Maths (grade 4)
- Ability to pass a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
- Willingness to receive a Hepatitis B vaccine
- Any other relevant qualifications and industry experience (apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect existing knowledge)
Responsibilities
- Provide efficient and reliable chair-side support to the dental surgery.
- Reception duties, including answering the phone and greeting patients.
- Dealing with patient queries.
- Taking payments.
- Booking appointments and follow-ups.
- Sterilising and preparing equipment for dentists.
- Recording and dealing with patient records.
- Supporting patients' wellbeing and dental experience.
- Cleaning dental areas, including chairs.
- Managing stock of equipment and supplies.
- Assisting dentists and the senior team to provide effective patient care.
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Benefits
- Wage: £12,480 for the first year (National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices), with potential increases based on age.
- Training: City & Guilds Level 3 Extended Diploma in Dental Nursing (12-month government-funded course).
- Off-the-job training: Average of 7 hours per week.
- Future Opportunities: Potential to progress to roles such as team manager, team leader, dental practice manager, dental therapist, dental hygienist, or orthodontic therapist.
- Further Information: Details on Dental Careers available at https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/
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Application Process
- Positions available: 1
- Start date: Tuesday 22 September 2026
- Duration: 1 year
- Working hours: Monday to Friday, shifts to be confirmed (may include some evening and weekend work depending on the rota), 30 hours per week.
About HARRIET ELLIS TRAINING SOLUTIONS LIMITED
A healthcare provider that offers general dental services, from routine check-ups to more complex procedures like fillings and restorations.
Contact
- Training Provider: HARRIET ELLIS TRAINING SOLUTIONS LIMITED
- Contact Person: Shannyn Stiffell
- Email: shannyn@harrietellis.com
- Phone: 01708776050
- Reference Code: VAC2000035650
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