Dental Nurse Apprenticeship
ORTHOKIND LIMITED
YORK, YO1 7HZ
Closes in 26 days (Friday 1 November at 11:59pm)
Posted on 2 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
- £13,312 to £23,795.20 a year
- Training course
- Dental nurse (integrated) (level 3)
- Hours
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Mondays 8.30am - 5.15pm at the sister practice in Garforth, Leeds
Tuesday- Friday 8.30am - 5.15pm at Orthokind.
There might be one Thursday a month where it would be 10am - 7pm and one Saturday a month 8am-12pm at Orthokind.
40 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Saturday 2 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
70 LOW PETERGATE
YORK
YO1 7HZ
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.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 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
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving 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
Dr Ogunro and Dr Banai lead a team of highly trained orthodontists, therapists, nurses and customer service co-ordinators who are passionately committed to providing the highest possible standard of brace care. Since opening in 2000, Orthokind has acquired an enviable reputation for exemplary treatment and exceptional customer service. Orthokind is a valued member of the Specialist Orthodontic Group. We are leading specialist orthodontists delivering the full range of orthodontic treatments from our state-of-the-art clinic in York. Our highly experienced and friendly team are passionate about creating picture-perfect smiles and look forward to getting you started on your journey to the smile you always wanted!
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
Mary-Petra Obika
mary.obika@tempdent.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000280090.
Apply now
Closes in 26 days (Friday 1 November at 11:59pm)
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