MY DENTAL NURSING CAREER HAS MANY BONUSES
"MY ROLE AS AN ARMY DENTAL NURSE IS REALLY REWARDING"
Training For The Role
Step 1
You'll start with your initial military training which will teach you how to be a soldier - this will cover everything from fieldcraft to how to handle a rifle. Your training will take place at Pirbright or Winchester and will last for 14 weeks.
Step 2
After that you study dental nursing 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, Lichfield.
Entry Requirements
QUALIFIED Qualified dental nurse with active registration with the General Dental Council (GDC). May also be at the point of completing dental nurse training.
UNQUALIFIED 2 GCSEs Grade C and above including English Language.
- Mid Thigh Pull 50kg
- Medicine Ball Throw 2.7m
- 2km run 12m
- MSFT (beep test) level 5.8
Qualifications You Could Get After Training
- 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.
Rank Progression
Pay and Benefits
HOW TO APPLY
Training For The Role
Step 1
You will complete your initial training over 4 weekends at your Unit or a central location found across the UK. If it suits you better, you can condense this into a 1 week training course.
Step 2
You will then attend a 2 week long training course at an Army Training Centre, these are located across the UK.
Step 3
Once your basic soldiering training is complete, you will move on to do trade specific training with your Unit.
Entry Requirements
- Mid Thigh Pull 50kg
- Medicine Ball Throw 2.7m
- 2km run 12m
- MSFT (beep test) level 5.8
Qualifications You Could Get After Training
Pay and Benefits
You’ll be paid on a daily rate commensurate to your qualifications. This includes being paid for weekly drill nights. Plus, if you complete all of your annual training days, you’re entitled to a tax-free lump sum called a bounty.
From the Field
HOW TO APPLY
Once your online application has been approved, you'll meet with a local recruiter. This is your chance to tell us about the role that you're interested in. When you go to the Assessment Centre, you'll take tests - the results will show whether you'd be suitable for this role, or should consider a different role.