Dental Nursing Apprentice
EMPIRE HOUSE DENTAL LIMITED
Dewsbury, WF12 8DJ
Closes in 15 days (Friday 1 November at 11:59pm)
Posted on 16 October 2024
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Summary
Empire House Dental Surgery 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
- £12,313.60 a year
- Training course
- Dental nurse (integrated) (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, on a rota basis, shifts to be confirmed.
37 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 4 November
- Duration
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1 year 8 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, you are responsible for providing general chair side assistance to the Dentist while maintaining the day to day running requirements of the practice and its patients.
Some of the jobs listed below will be part of your day-to-day activity:
- 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
- Managing patient appointments
- Making sure all equipment is sterilised and ready before procedures and treatments
- Reception duties
Where you’ll work
Empire House
Wakefield Road
Dewsbury
WF12 8DJ
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
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 as approved by the General Dental Council
- Functional Skills in maths and English Level 2 (if applicable)
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- Maths (grade 9 - 4 (A* - C))
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- English (grade 9 - 4 (A* - 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
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
About this company
Dr Siddique is a highly trained dentist offering both NHS and Private dental treatment. He qualified in 2003 at the University of Liverpool and has since gone on to undertake further training in both restorative dentistry and Six month Smile Orthodontic work. In 2017 Dr. Siddique took over the practice and continues to carry out high quality dental work for many families in Dewsbury and the surrounding areas. As the practice has continued to grow, and go from strength to strength, we have expanded our team, to give you more choice of appointment options.
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 VAC1000282389.
Apply now
Closes in 15 days (Friday 1 November at 11:59pm)
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