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Dental Nurse Apprentice
AMEEK KAUR BIRMINGHAM (B19 2TZ)
Closes in 6 days (Monday 12 October 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 5 October 2026
Wage £15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
Training course Dental nurse (level 3)
Hours Monday - Friday 9am to 5pm. 37 hours 30 minutes a week
Start date Monday 19 October 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
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff. The role includes:
- Working alongside the dentist, taking instructions from them and responding in an appropriate manner
- Maintaining good infection control procedures and adhering to policies and protocols
- Ensuring the cleanliness of surgery, equipment and instruments used and carrying out general housekeeping duties
- Dictate information from the dentist and record patient information correctly
- Arrange appointments, answering calls and inputting data on the computer
- Assist with administration tasks and ensure records are kept up to date and maintain confidentiality at all times
Dental nurses interact daily with patients and therefore, you must be able to make patients feel welcome and offer reassurance to anxious patients, endeavouring to make their experience as comfortable as possible
Where you'll work
357A FARM STREET BIRMINGHAM B19 2TZ
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Training provider WALSALL COLLEGE
Training course Dental nurse (level 3)
Training schedule
Level 3 Dental Nurse Apprenticeship Standard, which includes:
- Level 2 functional skills in maths and English (if required)
There will be limited sessions that will require college attendance at our Walsall Campus during the training period. All other sessions remain virtual on a once-weekly basis
Full-time apprentices will typically spend 16-18 months on-programme working towards the occupational standard. Off-the-job training will follow the time allocations outlined in the Occupational Standard
More training information
The focus is now on the outcome of an apprenticeship, and apprentices have to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and behaviours that employers have identified they need. Training is virtual once per week; however, there are x2 taught sessions and x3 exams that will require mandatory college attendance. Notice of these will be provided upon enrolment.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
- GCSE in: English (grade Grade 4 / C)
- Maths (grade Grade 4 / C)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Initiative
Other requirements
- Require Hep B inoculation
- DBS- Disclosure and Barring Service also required.
There will be exposure to bodily fluids, blood, saliva, etc. You will be dealing with nervous patients and children in a very busy and fast-paced environment.
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About this employer
At Farm Street Dental Practice, we are dedicated to offering high-quality, comprehensive dental services to our community in Handsworth, Birmingham. Our practice is built on a foundation of trust, excellence and personalised care. We understand that each patient is unique and we strive to create a welcoming and comfortable environment where you feel valued and understood.
https://www.farmstreetdental.co.uk (opens in new tab)
Disability Confident
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions. You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Once qualified you can register as a dental nurse with the General Dental Council. Progression routes are available, and you can study further in dental-related qualifications at Level 4.
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The contact for this apprenticeship is:
WALSALL COLLEGE
Kerry Hall
01922 688638
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000057270.
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Closes in 6 days (Monday 12 October 2026 at 11:59pm)
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