Dental Nurse Apprentice
MS ANGELICA VERMA
LONDON, SE25 4SL
Closes on Friday 29 November
Posted on 21 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. An exciting opportunity for an apprentice dental nurse to join. The role will involve providing chairside support and a high level of oral health care to patients.
- Annual wage
- £10,816 a year
- Training course
- Dental nurse (integrated) (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 6.00pm.
Exact shift patterns will be confirmed with the apprentice.
32 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Saturday 30 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
During the Dental Nurse Apprenticeship, you will receive ongoing support, development and training to equip you with the skills and knowledge required to qualify and have a successful career in dental nursing.
Your daily activities could include:
- Assisting the dentist in providing safe and effective treatments to patients, from simple check-ups to advanced specialist treatments
- Providing patients with a high level of care
- Setting up and cleaning surgery
- Sterilising instruments
- Updating patient records
- Maintaining equipment
- Preparing instruments and materials for various treatments
- Adhering to practice policies and procedures
During your working day, the dental practice will support you with learning the practical skills required, whilst your training provider (Harriet Ellis Training) will teach you the theory side. Your study will be based online. Off-the-job training will be given throughout your apprenticeship during paid working hours.
Where you’ll work
262 PORTLAND ROAD
LONDON
SE25 4SL
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
HARRIET ELLIS TRAINING SOLUTIONS LIMITED
Your training course
Dental nurse (integrated) (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
- Dental Nurse (integrated) Level 3 (A level) Apprenticeship Standard
- Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
- Training schedule has yet to be agreed upon, further details will be made available at a later date
During your working day, the dental practice will support you with learning the practical skills required, whilst your training provider (Harriet Ellis Training) will teach you the theory side. Your study will be based online. Off-the-job training will be given throughout your apprenticeship during paid working hours.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- English (grade At least C/4)
- Maths (grade At least 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
- Attention to detail
- Team working
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Reliable
- Hard working
- Keen to learn
- Calm and confident
Other requirements
You will need to have a keen interest in becoming a dental nurse and not be put off by the sight of blood. You will be required to have a DBS check and be vaccinated for Hepatitis B.
About this company
They provide high quality dental and hygiene services, all team members keep up to date with the latest developments in dentistry and they have an exciting opportunity for an apprentice to join their nursing team.
After this apprenticeship
This is a great opportunity to be trained and secure long-term employment. Once qualified, there are a number of routes for further training and development, including dental hygienist, dental therapist or dental cosmetics. Also, the opportunity for career progression into head nurse, team leader, or practice manager.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
HARRIET ELLIS TRAINING SOLUTIONS LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000283127.
Apply now
Closes on Friday 29 November
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