Dental Nurse Apprentice
High Street Medical Dental
Esher, KT10 9QJ
Closes in 8 days (Monday 30 September at 11:59pm)
Posted on 9 September 2024
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Summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an apprentice dental nurse to join our friendly dental practice. We would love you to join us as an apprentice dental nurse and start your exciting career in dental nursing. The successful candidate will be assisting other dental health professionals, providing chair side support and a high level of patient care.
- Annual wage
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£12,480 to £22,308 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
You must be prepared to work on at least the apprenticeship wage for up to 12 months whilst on the programme. Employers usually review pay rates after your employment probation period.
- Training course
- Dental nurse (integrated) (level 3)
- Hours
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Working at least 30 to 40 hours a week, usual shifts are 09:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday.
37 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
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 Level 3 Dental Nurse Apprenticeship offers employment within a dental practice with an accompanying assessment and skills development programme. It will develop the skills, knowledge, and behaviours of the learner to operate competently in all aspects of clinical responsibilities.
It will also provide you with the relevant qualification to apply for professional registration as a dental nurse to the General Dental Council (GDC).
What you will study:
- Cross infection
- Anatomy
- Radiography
- Oral hygiene
- Orthodontics
- Restoration
- Legislation
- First aid
- Health and safety
You will complete on and off-the-job training whilst you are fully supported throughout, progressing to gateway and endpoint assessment.
Where you’ll work
138 High Street
Esher
KT10 9QJ
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
HARRIET ELLIS TRAINING SOLUTIONS LIMITED
Your training course
Dental nurse (integrated) (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
- Level 3 Dental Nurse qualification Standard.
- 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.
- Functional Skills in maths and English at Level 2 is available to be studied alongside the apprenticeship if you do not have GCSEs or Functional skills or equivalent at Level 2 already.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- 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
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Team working
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Other requirements
You will need to have a keen interest in becoming a dental nurse and not be put off by the sight of blood. You will be required to have a DBS check and be vaccinated for Hepatitis B.
About this company
Providing a wide range of dental treatments to the public we are a friendly and busy dental practice.
After this apprenticeship
- A great opportunity to be trained and potentially secure long-term employment with an employer who wishes to develop your knowledge and skills
- A good route into dental hygiene, dental therapy or dental cosmetics with further training
- Gaining a qualification offers excellent career progression into possibly moving into a team leader, manager or dental practice manager position.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
High Street Medical Dental
Ellie Bonito
ellieb@harrietellis.com
01708 776050
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000275687.
Apply now
Closes in 8 days (Monday 30 September at 11:59pm)
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