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Dental Nurse — Advanced Apprenticeship (Level 3)

Apprenticeship outline

The Dental Nurse role complements the role of other dental professionals.

One of the primary roles is to provide chair side support to dental professionals and deliver a high level of patient care.

For the Extended Diploma you will study:

  • Preparing for Professional practice in dental nursing
  • The impact of health and safety legistlation on working practices in the dental setting
  • Prevention and control of infection in the dental setting
  • Dental Anatomy, oral health assessments and treatment planning
  • Recognising and supporting actions during first aid and medical emergencies
  • The safe use of ionising radiation to produce quality radiographic images
  • Provide support for the control of periodontal disease and caries and the restoration of cavities
  • Provide supprt during the stages of prosthetic treatments
  • Provide support during the stages of endodontic treatment
  • Provide support during extractions and minor oral surgery
  • Scientific and practical information to support the patient's oral and physical health

On completion of the Diploma the apprentice will complete the end point assessment to gain their qualification and registration with the The General Dental Council.

End Point Assessment

The End Point Assessment of the Dental Nurse apprenticeship is part of the qualification.

You cannot achieve the qualification without being successful in the End Point Assessment, which consists of the following:

  • Knowledge Test
  • Observation of Practice followed by Question and Answer
  • Interview – underpinned by a portfolio

The portfolio, which is submitted at Gateway, underpins the interview and may contain evidence taken from the on-programme portfolio.

How to enrol onto this apprenticeship

You can register your interest in an Apprenticeship by emailing your CV to business@nottinghamcollege.ac.uk.

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Vacancy Post Employer/Location Salary
Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship Dental Nurse
(Closing date: 30/11/2022) 		Cromwell Dental Practice
NG13 8AG 		£10,004.80 to £19,760.00 (Annually)
Dental Nurse Apprentice
(Closing date: 30/11/2022) 		Holly Tree House Dental Practice
NG5 2EF 		£7,503.60 (Annually)
Apprentice Dental Nurse
(Closing date: 30/11/2022) 		Bridgford Dental Practice
NG2 6AX 		£9,379.50 (Annually)
Apprentice Dental Nurse
(Closing date: 30/11/2022) 		Allestree Dental Practice
DE22 2RP 		£9,379.50 (Annually)
Apprentice Dental Nurse
(Closing date: 30/11/2022) 		Sherwood Dental Care
NG5 2GE 		£10,004.80 (Annually)
Apprentice Level 3 Dental Nurse
(Closing date: 30/11/2022) 		Sawley Dental Practice
NG10 3GS 		£9,379.50 (Annually)
Study location City Hub 111 Canal Street, Nottingham, NG1 7HB
Attendance

Day Release
Start date

September and February
Standard

Dental Nurse - Level 3
Duration

20 months
Level Level 3
Entry requirements
  • You will need to be employed for a minimum of 30 hours per week in a relevant job but we can assist you in finding a placement.
  • You will also need GCSEs at grades 9–3 (A*–D), including English Language and Maths – one of English Language or Maths must be grade 9–4 (A*–C). Functional Skills Level 1 can be used as equivalent to GCSE grade 3 (D) and Functional Skills Level 2 can be used as equivalent to GCSE grade 4 (C) or above. Apprentices without Level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the End Point Assessment.

Adults who are aged 19+ with appropriate industry experience but without the necessary qualifications are welcome to apply.

All applicants will be required to undertake an assessment in English and maths prior to enrolling.
Teaching & assessment

Assessment includes:

  • Observation in practice by an assessor
  • Written questions and assignments
  • Professional discussion
  • Multiple choice exam on completion of Diploma criteria which forms part of the End Point Assessment
Progression
  • Registration with the General Dental Council and employment as a dental nurse
  • A range of postgraduate qualifications can be gained as part of the mandatory continuing professional development as a dental nurse.

New for 2022 – new science centre

A brand new £1.2m science and innovation centre will open in September 2022, offering purpose-built higher level technical facilities for students studying in the fields of biology, chemistry, forensics, pharmaceuticals and dental technologies.

A suite of brand new industrial grade machinery and equipment, including a bench-top NMR scanner, a high performance liquid chromatogram, UV, IR and Mass spectrometers, and for Forensic Science, bespoke ‘crime scene houses’, a blood spatter room and state-of-the-art finger print analysis equipment, have been made possible thanks to a grant from the Office for Students of over £1m.

This is a huge investment in science-related facilities and resources and ensures our science students have access to the very best, industry-leading equipment and tools available.