Summary
Smart Dental Academy offers a Level 3 Dental Nurse Apprenticeship combining remote learning and dental practice experience. We support learners in securing a placement, gaining hands-on skills, and achieving GDC registration while earning and building a career in dentistry.
What you will do at work
- Assist dentists and the wider dental team during clinical procedures
- Prepare and maintain the surgery, equipment, and instruments
- Clean, decontaminate, and sterilise instruments in line with HTM 01-05
- Mix and handle dental materials as directed
- Welcome, support, and reassure patients throughout their visit
- Maintain accurate patient records and update notes under supervision
- Follow infection control, health and safety, and safeguarding procedures
- Support stock control, ordering, and general housekeeping duties
- Work as part of a professional team while developing confidence and initiative
This Position may be filled before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.
However, as a training provider, we welcome applications at any time and will support suitable candidates in finding alternative practice opportunities where possible.
Training
- Dental Nurse (Integrated) Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
Requirements and skills
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Qualifications
- GCSE English (4) – essential
- GCSE maths (4) – desired
About this employer
We are friendly practice in the heart of the community.
After this apprenticeship
- On successful completion, you will qualify as a Dental Nurse and be eligible to register with the General Dental Council (GDC)
- You may progress into roles such as Lead Dental Nurse, Senior Dental Nurse, or Practice Manager
- Further development opportunities include post-qualification courses such as oral health education, sedation nursing, radiography, or impression taking
- With additional study, progression into Dental Hygiene or Dental Therapy may also be possible