Dental Nurse Apprentice

Job description

About the roleWe 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.

Key Responsibilities

Support dentists in providing high quality care to patients.

Provide calm reassurance to anxious patients by demonstrating people skills and attention to detail.

Fulfil clinical responsibilities and duties of a dental nurse throughout the apprenticeship.

Qualifications

Maths GCSE Level 4/Grade C or equivalent

English GCSE Level 4/Grade C or equivalent

One other GCSE Level 4/Grade C or equivalent (preferably in a science-based subject)

Demonstrate understanding of the role of a dental nurse and a keen interest in working in healthcare.

Additional InformationApplicants must demonstrate an understanding of the role of a dental nurse and a keen interest in working in healthcare. This apprenticeship facilitates the candidate's achievement of the City & Guilds Level 3 Dental Nursing Practitioner (Diploma) which can be applied to the General Dental Council (GDC) for professional registration as a Dental Care Professional.

Contact InformationEmail: bchnt.schoolofdentalnursing@nhs.net

Phone: 0121 466 5037

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Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Birmingham

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English