Dental Nursing Apprenticeship Level 3
The Poplars Dental Practice
LEEDS, LS13 1LT
Closes in 8 days (Friday 25 October at 11:59pm)
Posted on 10 October 2024
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Summary
Poplars Dental Practice are looking to offer a dental nurse position in their hardworking team. They are looking for a dedicated, and enthusiastic individual to join this popular practice. You will assist the dental team in the day to day running of the practice. If you are looking for an exciting career in dental nursing, then apply today.
- Annual wage
- £12,480 to £22,308 a year
- Training course
- Dental nurse (integrated) (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday
8.30am - 1.00pm & 2.00pm - 7.00pm
Tuesday
8.30am - 1.00pm & 2.00pm - 5.00pm
Wednesday
8.30am - 1.00pm
Thursday
8.30am - 1.00pm & 2.00pm - 5.00pm
Friday
8.30am - 1.00pm & 2.00pm - 5.00pm
37 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 28 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
Some of the jobs listed below will be part of your day-to-day activity:
- Assisting the dentist in providing safe and effective treatments to patients, from simple check-ups to advanced specialist treatments
- Prepare the necessary materials and instruments
- Provide clinical assistance to the dentists and hygienist while treating the patient, under their supervision
- Take all reasonable methods to ensure patient comfort
- Continually interpret the needs of the patients and dentists or hygienist, and deal with them promptly and efficiently
- Building relationships with patients
- Proving patients with a high level of care
- Managing patient appointments
- Making sure all equipment is sterilised and ready before procedures and treatments
- Reception duties
Where you’ll work
43A RODLEY LANE
RODLEY
LEEDS
LS13 1LT
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
BRADFORD COLLEGE
Your training course
Dental nurse (integrated) (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
Dental Nurse (integrated) Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:
This course is delivered using a blended delivery model, an apprentice will spend 2 days per month at Bradford College undertaking classroom-based learning in addition to regular workplace assessments.
Upon successful completion of this apprenticeship, the apprentice will be awarded the following:
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Dental Nursing
Functional Skills in maths and English Level 2 (if applicable)
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 9 - 4)
- Maths (grade 9 - 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
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Non judgemental
- Patience
About this company
The Poplars Dental Practice has been established for over 80 years, providing treatments for all the family. Alongside the full range of NHS dental services, we also provide a selection of private dental treatment including examinations, white fillings, tooth whitening and Invisalign straightening. For further information about registering as a new private patient please contact us.
https://www.poplarsdental.co.uk/index.html (opens in new tab)
After this apprenticeship
There are a range of post registration courses available for dental nurses looking to further their education. They may include a range of higher education qualifications or other work-related education and training to support continuing profession development. We will be offering oral health practitioner level 4 and practice manager level 4 as possible progressions once you have completed your dental nurse apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BRADFORD COLLEGE
Tom Hughes
t.hughes@bradfordcollege.ac.uk
01274 728316
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000280911.
Apply now
Closes in 8 days (Friday 25 October at 11:59pm)
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