Dental Nurse Apprenticeship
SMILE CARE UNITED LTD
Plymouth, PL3 4DA
Closes in 13 days (Monday 30 September at 11:59pm)
Posted on 30 August 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
- £13,312 to £23,795.20 a year
- Training course
- Dental nurse (integrated) (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, 8.15am - 5.15pm.
40 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Tuesday 1 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. The role will also require working in other areas of the practice such as reception, dealing with patient queries, answering the phone, taking payments and booking appointments.
Where you’ll work
42 Milehouse Road
Plymouth
PL3 4DA
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 Grade 4/C)
- Maths (grade 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
- Team working
- Initiative
- 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
Our dentists had been shortlisted as a Finalist for Aesthetic Dentistry Awards (otherwise known as the Oscars for dentists!) took place in London in 2018. This award is designed to formally recognise excellent dentistry being carried out by outstanding aesthetic dentists and practices throughout the UK and Ireland. Our dentists helped their valued patients to make the most of their smiles through a wide range of cosmetic dental treatments which included white fillings, all-ceramic crowns and bridges, dental veneers and teeth whitening. From general dental care to cosmetic dentistry, we provide a wide range of dental treatments to meet individual requirements and budgets. Come in and see us, or give us a call to find out about the treatments we offer. We are here to help you to Smile with Confidence and to meet all of your dentistry needs.
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
Michelle Waheed
michelle.waheed@tempdent.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000274162.
Apply now
Closes in 13 days (Monday 30 September at 11:59pm)
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