Apprentice Dental Nurse Battersea Preventive Dental Practice
We have an exciting opportunity for an apprentice dental nurse to join our friendly and busy dental practice. 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: 01 Aug 2022
Apprenticeship summary
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Weekly wage
£144.30
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Working week
Days and shifts TBC, Flexibility may be required as you progress.
Total hours per week: 30.00
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Expected duration
18 months
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Possible start date
02 Sep 2022
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Date posted
08 Mar 2021
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC001669761
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Positions
1 available
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.
The role of a dental nurse is to assist the dentist with all clinical aspects within the surgery.
This includes but is not exhaustive 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
The successful candidate must be:
- Organised
- Good communication skills
- Computer literate
Personal qualities
- Calm, confident and reassuring manner
- 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
- Reliable
- Keen to learn
- You must be of a smart and professional appearance at all times, wearing a clean, presentable uniform
- Positive attitude
Desired qualifications
- GCSE, or equivalent, maths and English Grade C/4 and above
Future prospects
- A great opportunity to secure long term employment with an employer who 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's 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
We have an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Dental Nurse to join our friendly and busy dental practice. We are a dental practice with a well-established and friendly team and we would love you to join us.
Employer
Battersea Preventive Dental Practice
Address
49
Kersley Street
London
SW11 4PR
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
The Level 3 Dental Nurse apprenticeship offers a genuine job in a Dental Practice with an accompanying assessment and skills development programme. It will develop the skills, knowledge, and behaviours of your apprentice to operate competently in all aspects of clinical responsibilities.
It will also provide them with the relevant qualification to apply for professional registration as a Dental Nurse to the General Dental Council (GDC).
You will gain:
- Dental Nurse standard
- Employment Rights and Responsibilities (ERR)
- Personal Learning and Thinking Skills (PLTS)
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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