Are you an enthusiastic individual with a keen desire to start an exciting new career?
We are looking for suitable candidates to train as Dental Nurse apprentices at the Birmingham Dental Hospital in Edgbaston – one of the country’s leading centres of dental training and research.
You will need excellent communication skills, a professional and efficient manner, and the self‑motivation to learn while you earn on a salaried course, commencing in September 2026.
During the apprenticeship period, you will work towards achieving a City & Guilds Level 3 Dental Nursing Practitioner (Diploma).
Apprentices will experience all disciplines of dentistry and receive onsite support through formal lectures, one‑to‑one tutorials and specialised placement opportunities across the West Midlands.
Applicants must have
* Maths GCSE Level 4/Grade C or equivalent
* English GCSE Level 4/Grade C or equivalent
* 1 other GCSE Level 4/Grade C or equivalent (preferably in a science‑based subject)
Applicants must demonstrate an understanding of the role of a dental nurse and a keen interest in working in healthcare.
Main duties of the job
As a Dental Nurse Apprentice, you will provide a key role in supporting our dentists to provide high quality care to our patients. Providing calm reassurance to anxious patients by demonstrating your people skills and a real attention to detail.
The Apprenticeship reflects all aspects of clinical responsibilities and duties of a dental nurse’s role and we will support the candidate with the City & Guilds Level 3 Dental Nursing Practitioner (Diploma) qualification to apply to the General Dental Council (GDC) for professional registration as a Dental Care Professional.
Job responsibilities
1. Complete Level 3 Dental Nursing Practitioner (Diploma) course work/units by specified deadlines.
2. Adhere to the principles within The General Dental Council’s Student Fitness to Practice guidance which promotes a positive approach to professional behaviour among dental care professionals and helps education providers deal with issues that raise questions about a student’s fitness to practise in dentistry.
3. Maintain a high standard of patient care and professionalism.
4. Mix materials and assist clinicians and staff in all aspects of dentistry with support – subject to ability and knowledge.
5. Receive training on all clinical departments.
6. Communicate with Senior Dental Nurses/Dental Nurse Managers whilst on secondment to departments/clinics.
7. Ensure that Statutory Employment Procedures and relevant Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) policies & procedures are adhered to, including safety procedures and Infection Prevention Control.
8. Preparation of dental equipment and the cleaning of specialist units to meet Infection Prevention Control policies and procedures, as required.
9. Attend lectures, examinations and training commitments as required to meet the learning outcomes of the programme.
10. Complete clinical rotation including work experience.
11. Undertake other duties that are commensurate with this grade of post, in agreement with the relevant line manager.
12. Minimise the Trust’s environmental impact wherever possible, including recycling, switching off lights, computers, monitors and equipment when not in use, reducing paper waste, minimising water usage, reporting faults and heating/cooling concerns promptly and minimising travel. When the role includes ordering and use of supplies or equipment the post holder will consider the environmental impact of purchases.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* 3 GCSE Level 4 or above grades or 3 GCSE grade C or above English and Maths (essential) Science (desirable) or equivalent qualifications.
* GCSE Level 4 or above in a science‑related subject.
* Healthcare or customer service sector training/qualification.
Skills/Knowledge
* Eager and committed to learning.
* Knowledge of BCHC Dental Services.
Experience
* Evidence of understanding of team working.
* Knowledge of the Dental Nurse role.
* Previous experience in the healthcare or customer service sector.
Personal Qualities
* Evidence of knowledge about the course/career opportunities.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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