Dental Nurse Apprenticeship
Jes Dental Studio
Chislehurst, BR7 5NP
Closes in 31 days (Sunday 20 October at 11:59pm)
Posted on 18 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
- £13,312 a year
- Training course
- Dental nurse (integrated) (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm.
40 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 21 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
Chislehurst Road
Chislehurst
BR7 5NP
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 and maths level 2 qualifications unless already exempt.
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
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Logical
- 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
Jes Dental Studio is a new and modern private dental practice located very close to Chislehurst Station and Chislehurst Caves. Our dental practice is clean, bright and welcoming to all kinds of patients whatever their needs or concerns. Our warm and professional team puts you at the heart of your care to help you get the results you'll love. Key to our care is the belief that education is essential to good dental health in the long term. So, we take the time to give you advice and guidance – whether it's talking you through your treatment, providing you with the information you need at home, or giving you a tailored treatment plan that keeps you informed along the way. That's why we book in new patients for a 60-minute consultation session, getting to know you and getting up to speed with your mouth, teeth and gums. Jes Dental Studio is open alongside Chislehurst Pharmacy and a private GP practice in the same premises.
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 VAC1000277654.
Apply now
Closes in 31 days (Sunday 20 October at 11:59pm)
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