Dental Nursing Apprenticeship Level 3 - Milne, Spencer & Harris
MILNE SPENCER & HARRIS LLP
Normanton, WF6 2AZ
Closes in 26 days (Thursday 31 October)
Posted on 23 September 2024
Contents
Summary
This is an exciting opportunity for someone eager to start a career in dental nursing. Based in a friendly practice in Normanton. The role will involve providing chairside support to dental professionals and providing a high level of oral health care to patients.
- Annual wage
- £12,480 a year
- Training course
- Dental nurse (integrated) (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, Shifts to be confirmed
37 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 4 November
- Duration
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1 Year 7 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 become a qualified dental nurse 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
- Proving 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
Where you’ll work
Dental Surgery, King Edward Street
Normanton
WF6 2AZ
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
ASPIRATION TRAINING LIMITED
Your training course
Dental nurse (integrated) (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
The apprenticeship provides employment and training within a dental practice to study the Level 3 Dental Nurse Apprenticeship.
The apprenticeship is designed to teach the knowledge, skills and behaviours necessary to ensure competency in all aspects of clinical duties including:
- Preparing for Professional Practice in Dental Nursing
- Infection Prevention and Control
- First Aid and Medical Emergencies
- Oral and General Health
- Endodontic Treatments
- Prosthetic Treatments
- Radiation and Radiography
- Periodontal Disease and Cavity Restoration
- Health and Safety
- Extractions and Minor Oral Surgery
- Management of Oral Health Diseases and Dental Anatomy, Oral Health Assessments and Treatment Planning
- The use of VR Technology
Upon successful completion you will awarded the relevant qualification to apply for professional registration as a dental nurse to the General Dental Council (GDC).
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- English (grade 4-9)
- Maths (grade 4-9)
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
Other requirements
A passion and desire to work within the dental sector is essential and to not be put off at the sight of blood. If you using public transport to get to the practice, please ensure you have researched the route and that a regular service is available. It is also a requirement to have a course of Hepatitis B vaccines and a clear enhanced DBS.
About this company
Dental practice serving the local area of Normanton, looking for an apprentice dental nurse to join our 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:
ASPIRATION TRAINING LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000278533.
Apply now
Closes in 26 days (Thursday 31 October)
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