Dental Nurse

• Mid Thigh Pull 50kg

• Medicine Ball Throw 2.7m

• 2km run 12 min

More information about the fitness test

• QUALIFIED:

  Qualified dental nurse with active registration with the General Dental Council (GDC).

• STUDENT:

  2x GCSEs, or equivalent, grade A-C/9-4 including English Language.

  Or other examination board equivalent.

• Earn a competitive salary and non-contributory pension

• Get fully funded Continuing Professional Development opportunities

• Progress to Dental Practice Manager

• Take on challenges, make new friends, and enjoy Adventurous Training and sport

• Join as a qualified dental nurse or train as a dental nurse through the Army

Step 1
Initial basic military training teaches you how to be a soldier. This covers everything from fieldcraft to how to handle a rifle. This course takes place at either Pirbright in Surrey or Winchester, Hampshire and lasts for 13 weeks.

Step 2
You study dental nursing at Defence Medical Services (DMS) Whittington in Lichfield for 15 weeks. The course covers anatomy, physiology, surgery and infection control. You also learn to prepare dental materials, give advice on disease prevention and process X-rays. It all prepares you to sit your National Diploma in Dental Nursing exam, a recognised civilian qualification. If you are already a registered Dental Nurse, you will complete a one-day transitioning course at DMS Whittington.

You'll earn £27,282 a year from the start of your training, which will go up as you progress throughout your career.

• National Diploma in Dental Nursing

• All Army Dental Nurses have the opportunity to gain certificates in fluoride application, impression taking, practice management to name a few.