Apprentice Dental Nurse
SMILES AHEAD (CORBY) LTD
CORBY, NN18 0LL
Closes in 23 days (Sunday 24 November at 11:59pm)
Posted on 24 October 2024
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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)
The wage will be more dependent on age, personal circumstances and relevant experience.
- Training course
- Dental nurse (integrated) (level 3)
- Hours
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Days and shifts to be confirmed; 4.5 days per week within these opening hours:
Mon, Wed, Thu 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
40 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 25 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 practice 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
181 FARMSTEAD ROAD
CORBY
NN18 0LL
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:
- Maths and English (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
- IT 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
At Smiles Ahead, our entire team is dedicated to welcoming you and providing you with the highest quality care. Our dentists, dental nurses and hygienists, along with our friendly front of house team, care for you from your first phone call to completion of your treatment.
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.
For more information on Dental Careers : Please visit :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 VAC1000284033.
Apply now
Closes in 23 days (Sunday 24 November at 11:59pm)
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