Level 3 Apprentice Dental Nurse
Church Square Dental Practice
OLDBURY, B69 4DX
Closes in 12 days (Tuesday 5 November at 11:59pm)
Posted on 17 October 2024
Contents
Summary
A fantastic opportunity has become available to become a dental nurse apprentice. You will provide clinical support to dentists, hygienists and patients under supervision, assist with reception or any clerical duties as required and perform such other tasks as reasonably requested by the practice owner.
- Annual wage
- £12,480 a year
- Training course
- Dental nurse (integrated) (level 3)
- Hours
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Specific days and shifts are to be confirmed upon interview, with the practice.
37 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Wednesday 6 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
The role includes:
- Working alongside the dentist taking instruction from them and responding in an appropriate manner
- Maintaining good infection control procedures and adhering to policies and protocols
- Ensuring cleanliness of surgery, equipment and instruments used and carrying out general housekeeping duties
- Dictate information from dentist and recording patient information correctly
- Arrange appointments, answering calls and inputting data on the computer
- Assist with administration tasks and ensure records are kept up to date and to maintain confidentiality at all times
Dental nurses interact daily with patients and therefore you must be able to make patients feel welcome and offer reassurance to anxious patients endeavouring to make their experience as comfortable as possible.
Where you’ll work
10A CHURCH SQUARE
OLDBURY
B69 4DX
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
WALSALL COLLEGE
Your training course
Dental nurse (integrated) (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
Level 3 Dental Nurse Apprenticeship Standard, which includes:
- Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
- End-Point Assessment (EPA)
- There will be limited sessions that will require college attendance at our Walsall Campus, during the training period. All other sessions remain virtual on a once weekly basis.
Full-time apprentices will typically spend 15 months on-programme (before the gateway) working towards the occupational standard, with a minimum of 6 hours per week off the-job training.
The purpose of the End-Point Assessment (EPA) is to test that an apprentice is fully capable of doing their job before they receive their apprenticeship certificate. It also helps to demonstrate that what an apprentice has learned can be applied in the real world.
EPA methods of examination examples:
- Assessment method 1: Knowledge Test
- Assessment method 2: Observation of Practice
- Assessment method 3: Interview underpinned by a portfolio
The focus is now on the outcome of an apprenticeship and apprentices have to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and behaviours that employers have identified they need.
Training is virtual once per week however there are x3 taught sessions that will require mandatory college attendance. Notice of these will be provided upon enrolment.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- English (Lang or Lit) (grade C/4)
- Maths (grade C/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
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
Require Hep B inoculation, DBS- Disclosure Barring Service required. There will be exposure to bodily fluids – blood, saliva etc. You will be dealing with nervous patients and children in a very busy and fast paced environment.
About this company
Church Square Dental Practice is the perfect choice for you! Whether your teeth are in need of a general check up, or you want veneers, we are here to help you. We've been open for more than 40 years, serving the people of Oldbury and Sandwell Valley area. We aim to provide a calming, welcoming and comfortable environment for your visit.
After this apprenticeship
Once qualified you can register as a dental nurse with the General Dental Council. Progression routes are available, and you can study further in dental related qualifications at Level 4:
- Radiography
- Oral Health Practitioner
- Sedation
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
WALSALL COLLEGE
Kerry Hall
khall@walsallcollege.ac.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000282621.
Apply now
Closes in 12 days (Tuesday 5 November at 11:59pm)
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