Dental Nurse Apprenticeship
Murton Dental Care
Seaham, SR7 9AA
Closes on Monday 21 October
Posted on 16 September 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
- £17,888 a year
- Training course
- Dental nurse (integrated) (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday 8.30-4.30
Tuesday 9-6.30
Wednesday 8.30-4.30
Thursday 9-6.30
Friday 8.30-3.30
40 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Tuesday 22 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
12 Woods Terrace East
Murton
Seaham
SR7 9AA
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
Essential 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
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- 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
Murton Dental Practice was initially opened in 1984, and our purpose has always been to enable us to provide high quality family dental care in a well-equipped and friendly environment. We pride ourselves on ensuring we provide the best treatments possible for all our patients, in a respectful and caring manner. Whether you are looking for a simple check-up, or for more complex and cosmetic treatments, we are here to help with all your treatment needs. We always ensure we are up to date with the latest techniques and equipment to maintain the high standards we have set ourselves for patient care. We hope to continue to expand the facilities and services that we offer to new and existing patient and look to invest into improving the patient experience as much as possible.
Company benefits
Discounted treatment and all online CPD paid for
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
Mary-Petra Obika
mary.obika@tempdent.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000277248.
Apply now
Closes on Monday 21 October
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