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Apprentice Dental Nurse Total Dental Care
This is a fantastic opportunity to progress into an exciting dental career in a busy dental practice which is looking to recruit an enthusiastic individual to work alongside the dental team.
Closing date: 04 Jun 2022
Apprenticeship summary
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Weekly wage
£187.50
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Working week
Rota TBC
Total hours per week: 37.50
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Expected duration
21 months
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Possible start date
06 Jun 2022
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Date posted
17 Jan 2020
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC001609430
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Positions
1 available
Total Dental Care - Saffron Lane Practice are looking to recruit a hardworking, reliable and enthusiastic person who wants to develop a career in dental nursing.
We are a friendly and well-established practice in Leicester and are looking for someone to join our growing team.
In-house training will be given by an experienced team and the Apprenticeship qualification will be provided in the workplace.
Duties will include (but not limited to):
- Assisting in the provision and delivery of dental care to patients
- Reception duties
- Decontamination/sterilising in the surgery
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills
The successful candidate must be:
- Reliable
- Organised
- Good communication skills
- Computer literate
- Keen to learn
You must be of a smart and professional appearance at all times, wearing a clean, presentable uniform and have a positive attitude.
Personal qualities
Our ideal candidate would have a professional approach with a mature and hardworking attitude. They would provide excellent patient care and show commitment to their work.
Desired qualifications
- GCSE maths and English Grade C/4 and above (or equivalent)
- (Qualification will be checked before your application is submitted to the employer)
- An initial assessment for maths and English is also required
Future prospects
There are good career progression opportunities for example; Hygienist & Practice Management and many other industry professions for the right person.
Things to consider
You will be required to have a Hepatitis B injection and pass a DBS check.
Applicant should ideally live within a 5 mile radius of the practice and be flexible.
References may be requested by the employer from a previous employer and/or educational provider.
About the employer
Total Dental Care was established 30 years ago and has provided NHS and Private Dental care throughout Leicester.
We have four branches and We aim to make Dentistry A.C.E. – ACCESSIBLE, CONVIENENT AND EASY.
We have a choice of male and female dentists providing a full range of dental services.
All our practice treatment rooms are fully networked enabling us to provide our regular NHS and Private patients with the highest level of care that is further enhanced by our caring and committed dental team.
Our practice is proud to have been a long-time member of the British Dental Association (BDA) Good Practice Scheme. The BDA Good Practice is the UK’s leading quality assurance programme for dental practices.
Employer
Total Dental Care
Address
598
Saffron Lane
Leicester
LE2 6TD
Training
Training provider
ANDERSON STOCKLEY ACCREDITED TRAINING LTD
Applications for this apprenticeship are being processed by Anderson Stockley Accredited Training Ltd
Contact
Willow Suarez willow@asatraining.co.uk
- Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3
- Functional Skills in English and maths
- Awarding Personal Learning and Thinking Skills in Health
- Health and Safety
- Equality and diversity
- First Aid at work
Apprenticeship standard
Dental nurse (integrated)
Level 3 (A level)
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