Apprentice Dental Nurse
GENSMILE DENTAL CARE LIMITED
Gloucester, GL1 3HH
Closes in 16 days (Wednesday 13 November at 11:59pm)
Posted on 25 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
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£9,984 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
The practice have said they will pay more dependent on age, personal circumstances and any relevant experience.
- Training course
- Dental nurse (integrated) (level 3)
- Hours
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Four days out of five, varied shifts Monday to Friday, 8.45am-5.30pm. Shifts TBC.
30 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Thursday 14 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 role will also require working in other areas of the practice such as:
- Reception
- Dealing with patient queries
- Answering the phone
- Taking payments and booking appointments
Where you’ll work
91 London Road
Gloucester
GL1 3HH
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
- Training schedule has yet to be agreed. Details will be made available at a later date
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
- Administrative 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
Norfolk House is a privately owned dental practice established over 100 years ago, located on London Road, Gloucester in a large house that has recently been completely refurbished. We are committed to the latest techniques in modern dentistry. Our aim is to promote a preventative approach to dentistry whereby oral health is paramount; we want to keep your mouth healthy. We offer a range of professional high quality dental treatments and complimentary services.
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
Daniel Swann
daniel.swann@tempdent.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000284127.
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Closes in 16 days (Wednesday 13 November at 11:59pm)
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