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Dental Nurse
First-class training helps you become a Dental Nurse. It’s much like being the civilian job, but with added excitement, travel, sports and career development.
Starting salary
£26,334 - £35,059
Role details
Everything you need to know about the role, requirements and what you’ll gain.
Age
At the time of your application you will need to be between 17 years & 6 months old and 35 years & 6 months old .
Fitness
Mid Thigh Pull 50kg
Medicine Ball Throw 2.7m
2km run 12 min
Education
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.
Need help?
Unsure about any requirements? Our recruitment team is here to help.
As a Dental Nurse you’ll play your part in keeping soldiers well so that they can do their jobs. You’ll care for patients, prepare equipment and sterilise instruments. You’ll also move practices every few years and be a highly skilled soldier.
You don’t need qualifications when you join – we’ll train you and help you work towards a Diploma in Dental Nursing, but if you’re already a registered Dental Nurse we want to hear from you too. Work hard and you could become a Dental Practice Manager.
There are many other roles and qualifications available, too, plus a pension, sports and Adventurous Training.
Key responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
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.
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 £25,200 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.
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