Apprentice Dental Nurse
Cripps Dental Centre
NOTTINGHAM, NG7 2RD
Closes in 11 days (Friday 4 October at 11:59pm)
Posted on 20 September 2024
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Summary
Cripps Dental Practice based in the purpose-built Cripps Health Centre in the heart of the main University of Nottingham campus (NG7 2RD) is looking for a friendly and welcoming Dental Nurse to join their busy practice. If you are looking to pursue a career in dental nursing this is a opportunity not to be missed.
- Annual wage
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£12,646.40 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
After 6 months the wage will be increased based on satisfactory progress on the apprenticeship A monthly attendance bonus available after the first 3 months. This is provided there have been no non-authorised absences during the month.
- Training course
- Dental nurse (integrated) (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday – Friday, shifts to be advised by the employer between
8.20am – 7.30pm.
38 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Friday 11 October
- Duration
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1 Year 9 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
- Within this role you will gain a full range of skills and experience pivotal to becoming a successful and qualified Dental nurse
- After 6 months the wage will be increased based on satisfactory progress on the apprenticeship and at work
- In addition, there is a monthly attendance bonus available after the first 3 months in the role. This is provided there have been no non-authorised absences during the month
If you are professional, confident and keen to pursue a career in the dental industry, this opportunity is not to be missed.
Duties include:
- Working chairside, with a dentist/hygienist in a busy dental practice
- To ensure Health and Safety is adhered to at all times in surgery
- To be professional at all times
- To ensure you have good communication at all times
- To make patients feel at ease and comfortable at all times
- To innovate ideas and initiate action to improve the overall perception of the practice, ensuring its good name continues
- To ensure all facilities are presented to the highest levels of cleanliness and comfort
- To be aware of all Health & Safety issues within the practice, to constantly implement and assess procedures drawing attention to any unsafe practices
- To make sure all parts of the practice are safe and secure when not in use
- To cover duties of such other members of staff as required
- To undertake any other duties as may be required to assist in the running of the Dental Practice Portray a professional and positive image of the Dental Practice, wearing the uniform provided whilst on duty
This apprenticeship is work based learning therefore most of the time you will be working at the employer's address. You will only need to attend college in Nottingham City Centre one day every 2 weeks for training.
Where you’ll work
UNIVERSITY PARK
NOTTINGHAM
NG7 2RD
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
NOTTINGHAM COLLEGE
Your training course
Dental nurse (integrated) (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
- Dental Nurse Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard (https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/dental-nurse-integrated-v1-3)
- Functional Skills Level 2 in English and maths if not exempt
- Please note that the apprenticeship standards require the apprentice to sit an End Point Assessment. Please refer to above link for more information
- College day release starts 28 February 2024 at City Hub and attendance is one day per fortnight for 18 months
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- English & maths (grade 4 or C or Level 2 pass)
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
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Other requirements
Please note that although we ask a question at the end on how you will travel to work, there is no requirement to have a driving licence/your own vehicle for this apprenticeship.
About this company
Cripps Dental Practice based in the purpose-built Cripps Health Centre in the heart of the main University of Nottingham campus (NG7 2RD).
After this apprenticeship
- Potential opportunity for ongoing employment as a qualified dental nurse within the company following successful completion of the apprenticeship
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
NOTTINGHAM COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000278294.
Apply now
Closes in 11 days (Friday 4 October at 11:59pm)
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