Summary
A career entry role to join this renowned Dental Practice. You will meet and greet patients, provide chair side support to the dentist in charge and carry out general patient record administration. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate high levels of professional presentation with a personable and confident attitude.
Wage
£14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
Increases subject to Performance Reviews
Training course
Dental nurse (integrated) (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8.45am - 5.30pm, 45-mins lunch On a Monday the practice is open until 7pm. There may be times where you may need to work until that time.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Start date
Monday 21 July 2025
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
Reporting to the Practice Manager.
Duties and responsibilities will include:
* Greeting patients
* Chair side assistance to the dentist during restorative and surgical procedures
* Record patient’s clinical notes in computer
* Clean and prepare surgery between patients
* Clean used instruments after patients
Additionally, you will be expected to act as receptionist, when necessary, with routine clerical tasks:
* handling payments, booking appointments, answering the telephone
* Attend Charles Clifford Dental Hospital one day per week within the duration of the apprenticeship to study
* Dental anatomy, Oral diseases, medical emergencies, dental radiography and sterilisation
* You will learn about oral health promotion and preventative dentistry techniques
* Some units will focus on patient care and management, and you will cover legal and ethical issues
Where you'll work
58 HEMPER LANE
SHEFFIELD
S8 7FD
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
SHEFFIELD COLLEGE, THE
Your 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
Your training plan
* Apprentice Standard Dental Nurse (Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing)
* Attend Charles Clifford Dental Hospital one day per week
* On completion, the apprentice must register with the General Dental Council as a qualified Dental Nurse
* Includes End Point Assessment
* Duration 18 months, one-to-one training in the workplace and assessor visits every 6-8 weeks
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* English (grade 4/C plus)
* Maths (grade 4/C plus)
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
Combined Sciences (grade 4/C plus)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Customer care skills
* Problem solving skills
* Presentation skills
* Administrative skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Initiative
* Non judgemental
* Patience
* Physical fitness
Other requirements
Candidates will need to ensure sustainable transport to reach our location at: 58 Hemper Lane, Greenhill, Sheffield. S8 7FD Also be aware of the surgical environment with lots of standing during the day.