Dental Nurse Apprenticeship
DENTEX CLINICAL LIMITED
Virginia Water, GU25 4DW
Closes in 23 days (Wednesday 9 October at 11:59pm)
Posted on 9 July 2024
Contents
Summary
The apprenticeship in dental nursing is an 18-month government funded course: City & Guilds Level 3 Extended Diploma in Dental Nursing. The job entails assisting the dentist, sterilising equipment, reception and any other ad hoc duties as may be required.
- Annual wage
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£13,312 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
This is the minimum that will be paid. They have said they may pay more dependent on relevant experience and situation of applicants.
- Training course
- Dental nurse (integrated) (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, 8.45am - 5.30pm. 1 hour unpaid lunch break.
40 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Thursday 10 October
- Duration
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1 Year 6 Months
- Positions available
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1
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
- Provide efficient and reliable chair-side support to practice clinicians
- Reception
- Dealing with patient queries
- Answering the phone
- Taking payments
- Booking appointments
Where you’ll work
11 Station Approach
Virginia Water
GU25 4DW
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
TEMP DENT DENTAL AGENCY LIMITED
Your training course
Dental nurse (integrated) (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
- This qualification is a level 3 advanced apprenticeship accredited by City & Guilds and is delivered nationwide through blended interactive E-Learning, enabling learners to access the course from anywhere in the UK.
- Upon achievement the apprentice will be awarded a Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3.
- Functional Skills English & maths level 2 qualifications unless already exempt.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- English (grade 4/C)
- Maths (grade 4/C)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Other requirements
You will be required to be immunised against Hepatitis B. You will also need to pass a DBS check.
About this company
Langley’s Dental Centre has been a part of Virginia Water since 1982, when the owner, Richard Langley, moved here from Manchester. Miranda Rossiter has been working with Richard since the practice opened, initially as a dental nurse and receptionist, before becoming practice manager in 1999. Over the years, our practice has grown and developed to include a range of the most modern dental technology and equipment available, and of course, a diverse team of specialist dentists, nurses, hygienists and administrative staff. Since our inception in 2014, Dentex Health has collaborated with a substantial number of successful dental practices across the UK and are on track to achieve 150 partner practices by 2022.Working for Dentex, you will join a collective of practices with a mutual interest in seeing the group grow and thrive. We celebrate the freedom of our practices, empowering them to run as they always have, proudly and independently maintaining their own brand and unique set of values. From routine general dentistry to more advanced cosmetic procedures you can be confident that you will receive the highest standard of care at all times.
After this apprenticeship
- With experience you may be able to move into jobs like team manager, team leader or dental practice manager.
- With further training you could become a dental therapist, helping a dentist carry out the more routine dentistry work. You could also become a dental hygienist, helping people to look after their teeth and gums.
- You might decide to train as an orthodontic therapist helping dentists to improve the look and position of a patient's teeth.
Health careers:
https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
TEMP DENT DENTAL AGENCY LIMITED
Daniel Swann
daniel.swann@tempdent.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000263740.
Apply now
Closes in 23 days (Wednesday 9 October at 11:59pm)
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