Apprentice Dental Nurse Advance Dental Practice
We have an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Dental Nurse to join our friendly and busy dental practice with an emphasis on preventative treatment and options for all. We are a dental practice with a well-established and friendly team. We would love you to join us as an Apprentice Dental Nurse.
Closing date: 14 Jul 2022
Apprenticeship summary
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Weekly wage
£144.30
Wages explained
Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).
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Working week
Flexibility may be required as you progress. Days and shifts to be confirmed.
Total hours per week: 30.00
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Expected duration
18 months
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Possible start date
15 Aug 2022
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Date posted
01 Dec 2020
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC001669683
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Positions
1 available
The role of a dental nurse is to assist the dentist with all clinical aspects within the surgery.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Greet and care for all patients in a polite and courteous manner at all times
- Work closely with the dentist in a professional and appropriate manner
- Provide chair side assistance during all dental procedures
- Update computer records and taking notes
- Cleaning surgeries to a high level, maintaining strict cross infection controls
- Preparing instruments and materials during treatments
- Carry out reception and administrative tasks where required
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Computer literate
Personal qualities
- Reliable, and positive attitude
- You will have a calm, confident and reassuring manner and the ability to relate well to people, including children and those with special needs
- You will have a positive and flexible approach to work
- Experience is not necessary; however, we are looking for ambitious, hard-working and committed individuals
- Smart and professional appearance at all times, wearing a clean, presentable uniform
- Keen to learn
Desired qualifications
GCSEs at grades C/4 or above (or equivalent) in maths and English.
Future prospects
A great opportunity to secure long term employment with an employer whom has a wonderful vision and admirable values in conjunction with continuing with your professional development.
Things to consider
- You will be required to have a Hepatitis B injection and pass a DBS check.
- Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that is part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week). For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates
About the employer
Advance Dental Practice was established in 1999. Since this time the practice which serves the whole community has grown and has become very popular amongst Somerton residents and the areas beyond.
Employer
Advance Dental Practice
Address
Cary Court Unit 5
Somerton Business Park, Bancombe Road
Somerton
TA11 6SB
Training
Training provider
Harriet Ellis Training Solution Limited
Applications for this apprenticeship are being processed by Harriet Ellis Training Solution Limited
Contact
Ramze Bouhalla 01708 776050 ramze@harrietellis.com
Level 3 Dental Nurse Apprenticeship Standard
The Dental Nurse apprenticeship offers a genuine job in a Dental Practice with an accompanying assessment and skills development programme. It will develop your skills, knowledge, and behaviours to operate competently in all aspects of clinical responsibilities.
It will also provide you with the relevant qualification to apply for professional registration as a Dental Nurse to the General Dental Council (GDC).
What you will study:
- Cross infection
- Anatomy
- Radiography
- Oral hygiene
- Orthodontics
- Restoration
- Legislation
- First aid
- Health and Safety
You will complete on and off the job training whilst you are fully supported throughout, progressing to gateway and endpoint assessment.
Read more on our website!
http://www.harrietellis.com/apprentices-new/
Apprenticeship standard
Dental nurse (integrated)
Level 3 (A level)
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