Apprentice Dental Nurse
ENVISAGE DENTAL UK LIMITED
Northwich, CW9 8UW
Closes on Saturday 30 November
Posted on 17 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
- £13,312 to £23,795.20 a year
- Training course
- Dental nurse (integrated) (level 3)
- Hours
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Working hours will be shifts around the practice opening hours as follows:
Monday 9am - 7:30pm
Tuesday 8:40am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Occassional Saturdays 9am-1pm
40 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Sunday 1 December
- 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 including answering the phone and greeting patients
- Dealing with patient queries
- Taking payments
- Booking appointments and follow ups
- Sterilising and preparing equipment for Dentists
- Recording and dealing with patient records
- Supporting patients’ wellbeing and dental experience
- Cleaning dental areas including chairs
- Managing stock of equipment and supplies
- Any other duties to support the Dentists and senior team to provide effective patient care
Where you’ll work
3 Kingsmead Square
Regency Way
Northwich
CW9 8UW
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
A dental nursing apprenticeship is a structured training program that combines practical experience with classroom learning. It typically includes:
Qualifications: Participants work towards a Level 3 Dental Nurse Apprenticeship Standard and may need to achieve Functional Skills in English and maths.
Training: Involves on-the-job training at a dental practice, alongside online study and weekly teaching sessions.
Delivered nationwide through blended interactive E-Learning, enabling learners to access the course from anywhere in the UK.
Assessment: Includes an End Point Assessment (EPA) to evaluate competency.
Career Path: Prepares apprentices for professional registration with the General Dental Council (GDC) as qualified dental nurses.
Overall, it provides a comprehensive pathway to a rewarding career in dental healthcare
More training information
- Qualification: Level 3 Dental Nurse Apprenticeship Standard awarded City and Guilds
- Assessment: End Point Assessment (EPA) after completion of your Portfolio
- Functional Skills: English and/or maths (if needed)
- Training Location: Dental Practice near you + Online Webinar.
- Qualification Approval: Integrated Level 3 Dental Nurse qualification (General Dental Council)
- Delivery: Online study with weekly teaching sessions,
- Off-the-Job Training: Provided and paid for by your employer
- Schedule: To be agreed upon; details coming soon
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- Maths & English (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
- Team working
- 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
Abbey Dental Practice was founded in January 2001 by our principal dentist, Robert Handley BDS. His aim was to create a state of the art practice where the emphasis was on high quality dental care in a friendly environment. Designed without compromise the new building has hi tech equipment throughout and dental treatment rooms are air-conditioned for comfort. The dental practice has established itself amongst the local community and now provides dental services to many patients in Cheshire and the surrounding areas. We know as well as anyone that your smile is one of the most noticeable and memorable features of your face. That is why the dental team at Abbey Dental Practice work hard to provide you with the very best dental healthcare.
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.
For more information on dental careers, please visit: https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
TEMP DENT DENTAL AGENCY LIMITED
Jacqui Norris-Golding
Jacqui.norris-golding@tempdent.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000282639.
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Closes on Saturday 30 November
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