Dental Nursing Apprentice
Grange Road West Dental Practice
JARROW, NE32 3JA
Closes on Thursday 31 October
Posted on 13 September 2024
Contents
Summary
Grange Road West Dental Practice are seeking a hardworking Level 3 Dental Nursing Apprentice to join their team. The successful candidate will support chairside as well as some administrative tasks.
- Annual wage
- £11,648 to £20,820.80 a year
- Training course
- Dental nurse (integrated) (level 3)
- Hours
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Days and shifts to be confirmed.
35 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 11 November
- Duration
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1 Year 9 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 a Dental Nurse Apprentice, you will be assisting with all clinical aspects within the surgery and providing patients with a high level of care, so you need to be calm under pressure and able to put people at ease
- You will receive ongoing support, development and training to equip you with the skills and knowledge required for a successful dental nursing career. Your daily activities could include:
- Sterilising instruments
- Updating patient records
- Maintaining equipment
- Preparing instruments and materials for various treatments and assisting the dentists and hygienists
- Being responsible for infection control in the dental surgery and general cleaning
- You can also expect to work in other areas of the practice, including reception. That will see you dealing with patient queries, answering the phone, taking payments and booking appointments
Where you’ll work
6 GRANGE ROAD WEST
JARROW
NE32 3JA
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
MIDDLESBROUGH COLLEGE
Your training course
Dental nurse (integrated) (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
- Day release at Newcastle Site (Stamp Exchange, Westgate Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE1 1SA)
- On and off the job training
- Level 3 Dental Nursing Apprenticeship
- A level 3 qualification which has been approved by the General Dental Council as meeting the requirements for entry to the professional register as a dental nurse
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- Maths and English (grade C/4 or above)
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
Other requirements
This vacancy is to start immediately therefore you must be available to start before applying. The closing date, interview date and start date are subject to change. This vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received. Please ensure you apply early to avoid disappointment. Individuals are able to undertake an apprenticeship at a higher level than a qualification they currently hold, including any previously completed apprenticeships. Individuals can also undertake an apprenticeship at the same level, or lower level than a qualification they already hold as long as the new apprenticeship allows for new skills to be acquired and the content of the training is materially different from any previous qualification or apprenticeship. Northern Skills will check candidates' eligibility prior to any interviews. Please be aware that as Northern Skills provide a recruitment matching service, we will also consider you for roles which pay the Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage.
About this company
There has been a dental practice at Grange Road West for over 100 years and we are extremely proud to continue to provide excellent dental care for generations of families across the region. Finalist for dental practice and dentist of the year 2017 Health Awards for South Tyneside We have five modern and fully equipped dental surgeries and our staff are dedicated to maintaining your healthy and happy smiles.
After this apprenticeship
- Depending on the circumstances of the business upon completion of the apprenticeship programme there could be a potential position of employment available
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
MIDDLESBROUGH COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000276936.
Apply now
Closes on Thursday 31 October
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