Dental Nurse Apprenticeship - Leicester
Paragon Skills
Date: 2 days ago
City: Leicester, England
Contract type: Full time

Job Description
A dental nurse works side by side to the Dentist assisting them in a variety of NHS and Private dental procedures, ultimately making sure the patient care and experience is at its best.
About
As a Trainee Dental Nurse you will work in a supportive environment; we are passionate about building great teams who trust each other, work professionally, and take ownership for the success for the practice. This includes:
Skills Required
Your training plan
Career Path: Prepares apprentices for professional registration with the General Dental Council (GDC) as qualified dental nurses Overall, it provides a comprehensive pathway to a rewarding career in dental healthcare
A dental nurse works side by side to the Dentist assisting them in a variety of NHS and Private dental procedures, ultimately making sure the patient care and experience is at its best.
About
As a Trainee Dental Nurse you will work in a supportive environment; we are passionate about building great teams who trust each other, work professionally, and take ownership for the success for the practice. This includes:
- Assist the Dentist by providing chairside support ensuring that the correct equipment and materials are available
- Provide support and assistance to a wide array of patients
- Follow practice health and safety and infection control procedures
- Keep the clinical areas and all equipment and instruments clean, tidy and disinfected
- Accurately complete patient clinical records
- Complete all clinical daily, weekly and monthly logs and checks
- On the job training
- Online learning
- Face-to-Face training sessions
- Completion of a record of experience
- Written and Practical exams
- Permanent “learn while you earn” role – the first step to starting a rewarding career in Dental Nursing
- Learning support from a regional Trainee
- Retail discounts and deals through our easy-to-use app
- Extra day of annual leave for your Birthday!
- Annual leave package which increases with your length of service
- Uniform provided
- Refer a friend scheme
- Working and Training as Dental Nurse…
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- Organisation skills
- IT skills
- Team working
Your training plan
- A dental nursing apprenticeship is a structured training program that combines practical experience with virtual classroom learning. It typically includes:
- Qualifications: Participants work towards a Level 3 Dental Nurse Apprenticeship Standard and may need to achieve Functional Skills in English and maths
- Training: Involves on-the-job training at a dental practice, alongside online study and weekly teaching sessions
- Delivered nationwide through blended interactive E-Learning, enabling learners to access the course from anywhere in the UK.
- Assessment: Includes an End Point Assessment (EPA) to evaluate competency
- Qualification: Level 3 Dental Nurse Apprenticeship Standard awarded City and Guilds
- Assessment: End Point Assessment (EPA) after completion of your Portfolio
- Functional Skills: English and/or maths (if needed)
- Training Location: Dental Practice near you + Online Webinar
- Qualification Approval: Integrated Level 3 Dental Nurse qualification (General Dental Council)
- Delivery: Online study with weekly teaching sessions
- Off-the-Job Training: Provided and paid for by your employer
- Schedule: To be agreed upon; details coming soon
Career Path: Prepares apprentices for professional registration with the General Dental Council (GDC) as qualified dental nurses Overall, it provides a comprehensive pathway to a rewarding career in dental healthcare
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