Apprentice Dental Nurse
Coronation Road Dental Surgery
BRISTOL, BS3 1RE
Closes in 28 days (Saturday 9 November at 11:59pm)
Posted on 10 October 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
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£13,312 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
The wage could be increased dependent on age and personal circumstances.
- Training course
- Dental nurse (integrated) (level 3)
- Hours
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Varied shift times within these opening hours:
Monday 9:00am - 5:45pm
Tuesday 9:00am - 5:45pm
Wednesday 9:00am - 5:45pm
Thursday 9:00am - 7:00pm
Friday 9:00am - 4:00pm
40 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Sunday 10 November
- 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
- Booking appointments
Where you’ll work
151 CORONATION ROAD
SOUTHVILLE
BRISTOL
BS3 1RE
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
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- English (grade 4/C)
- Maths (grade 4/C)
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
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
Other requirements
You will be required to be immunised against Hepatitis B. You will also need to pass a DBS check.
About this company
Coronation Road Dental Surgery has been caring for the people of Southville and the surrounding area for over 100 years providing dental treatment under NHS, Denplan Dpas and Private Contract. At Coronation Road Dental Surgery we have a specialised team of caring dental professionals who provide routine dentistry and specialist support services to General Dental Practitioners.
https://coronationroaddentalsurgery.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
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
Michelle Waheed
michelle.waheed@tempdent.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000281489.
Apply now
Closes in 28 days (Saturday 9 November at 11:59pm)
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