Apprentice Dental Nurse
Dentistry at the Gallery
LEAMINGTON SPA, CV32 4TD
Closes in 27 days (Thursday 28 November at 11:59pm)
Posted on 30 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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£13,312 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
The practice said this would be more dependent on age and personal circumstances.
- Training course
- Dental nurse (integrated) (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Thursday, 8.40am - 5.30pm and Friday, 8.40am - 5.00pm.
40 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Friday 29 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
The day to day duties of a dental nurse can span across all areas of the practise and can include:
- Provide efficient and reliable chair-side support to Practice Clinicians
- 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
29 LEICESTER STREET
LEAMINGTON SPA
CV32 4TD
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
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- 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
Dentistry at the Gallery was born in 2006 when Hani & Rima bought the practice. Originally called Leicester Street Practice, the dental practice has been located at 29 Leicester Street since 1923. The practice was rebranded to Dentistry at the Gallery because we believe good dentistry is a work of art. We also proudly display local artist’s work in our reception area which changes every few months for our patients to enjoy.
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 VAC1000284748.
Apply now
Closes in 27 days (Thursday 28 November at 11:59pm)
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