Apprentice Dental Nurse
WISDOM PARTNERSHIP LTD
NORWICH, NR10 3DE
Closes in 9 days (Sunday 29 September at 11:59pm)
Posted on 6 September 2024
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Summary
The successful apprentice will learn all the skills necessary to be a competent Dental Nurse. There will be more experienced staff available to help and guide you. The apprentice will also learn all aspects of the life within the dental practice such as reception duties, sterilising duties, and nursing duties.
- Annual wage
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£9,984 to £17,846.40 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
Wage will be age dependent and at least the Minimum Apprenticeship Wage (£6.40 per hour).
- Training course
- Dental nurse (integrated) (level 3)
- Hours
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Working hours are to be discussed upon appointment or at interview. However, they are likely to fall across Monday- Thursday, 08:15- 17:30. 60 minute break every day.
30 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Saturday 1 March
- Duration
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2 Years 3 Months
- Positions available
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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
The clinical side is the most important area for the applicant and will be guided by all the trained nurses within the practice. Responsibilities will grow in time but to begin with, learning is the most important area.
We aim to help and support the applicant to complete and qualify for their role in Dental Nursing.
Main duties will include:
- Reception duties and greeting clients
- Helping to put clients at ease
- Undertaking sterilising duties
- Following hygiene procedures
- Nursing duties
- Assisting our trained dental nurses, dentist or hygienist
- Chairside assistance including passing instruments
Where you’ll work
94 HOLT ROAD
HORSFORD
NORWICH
NR10 3DE
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
CITY COLLEGE NORWICH
Your training course
Dental nurse (integrated) (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
For the full apprenticeship, candidates will complete:
- Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing
For the End Point Assessment (EPA) apprentices will undertake a workplace observation, question and answer session, and a case study.
Apprentices must achieve a General Dental Council (GDC) - approved Licence to Practice qualification in Dental Nursing.
Apprentices must attend college sessions one day per week at the Ipswich Road campus, located near Norwich city centre.
Training schedule has yet to be agreed upon, further details will be made available at a later date.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English and Maths (grade 4)
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
- Customer care skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Commitment
- Strong work ethic
- Friendly nature
- Highly enthusiastic
- Well- motivated
- Able to multi-task
Other requirements
Candidates should have at least GCSE grade 4/ C in English and Maths, or the Level 2 Functional Skills equivalent before they join the apprenticeship. Applicants who are currently undertaking or sitting GCSEs should include their predicted grades on their application. If successful for this position, you will be offered a conditional place on the apprenticeship, subject to you meeting the entry requirements listed above. You will work with a dentist in the surgery and you must be able to effectively communicate with staff and patients. Uniform will be provided and there is a bus route nearby- we do have on-site parking available. Our staff are very friendly and welcoming and we offer good rates of pay and a pension scheme.
About this company
We offer high quality general dental services and Invisalign teeth straightening.
https://www.horsforddentalpractice.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
After this apprenticeship
A position may be available for the right candidate following successful completion of the apprenticeship. The business is looking for somebody who wants to develop and gain a position following their apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
CITY COLLEGE NORWICH
City College Norwich (Apprenticeships)
apprenticeships@ccn.ac.uk
01603773365
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000275382.
Apply now
Closes in 9 days (Sunday 29 September at 11:59pm)
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