Apprentice Dental Nurse
St. Michael's Dental Care
MAIDSTONE, ME16 8JS
Closes in 31 days (Saturday 23 November at 11:59pm)
Posted on 23 October 2024
Contents
Summary
The apprenticeship in dental nursing is an 18-month government funded course by City & Guilds, a Level 3 Extended Diploma. Alongside your learning your job role within the practice will entail assisting dentists, sterilising & preparing equipment, reception duties and supporting patient experience.
- Annual wage
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£13,312 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
This will be increased dependent on age, personal circumstances and relevant experience.
- Training course
- Dental nurse (integrated) (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Thursday, 9.00am - 5.30pm. Friday, 9.00am - 2.00pm.
40 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Sunday 24 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 day to day duties of a dental nurse can span across all areas of the practise and can include:
- 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
107C TONBRIDGE ROAD
MAIDSTONE
ME16 8JS
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.
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
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
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- 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
St.Michaels Dental Care, your affordable private dentist in Maidstone. We offer you and your family high quality dental care for all your general and cosmetic needs. We make your smile our priority and your dental health our focus. Based near Maidstone town centre, we’ve been welcoming patients’ through our practice doors for over 50 years and we’re a leading provider of cosmetic dentistry services in the area.
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
Kelsey
kelsey.leak-white@tempdent.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000283840.
Apply now
Closes in 31 days (Saturday 23 November at 11:59pm)
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