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Apprentice Dental Nurse Green Tree Dental Surgery
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: 12 Oct 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 TBC.
Total hours per week: 30.00
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Expected duration
18 months
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Possible start date
13 Nov 2022
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Date posted
08 Jul 2021
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC001736209
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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.
This includes but is 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 chairside 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
- Experience is not necessary however we are looking for ambitious, hard-working and committed individuals
Personal qualities
- You will have a calm, confident and reassuring manner
- The ability to relate well to people, including children and those with special needs
- You will have a positive and flexible approach to work
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 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
About the employer
Welcome to Green Tree Dental
Here at Green Tree Dental we are committed to delivering the highest standard of care in a relaxed and friendly environment in our Peterborough and Cambridge practices.
We take great pride in the quality of our dentistry and in ensuring that we provide an individual service to each patient that visits us.
Our aim is to ensure good dental health for you and your family through preventative dentistry by giving you regular dental advice on how you can take care of your teeth yourself, reducing the need for dental treatment.
To help us deliver the highest quality of dentistry, all of our dentists keep abreast of the most recent developments in dentistry and regularly attend post graduate courses.
Employer
Green Tree Dental Surgery
Address
50
Metcalfe Road
Cambridge
CB4 2DD
Training
Training provider
Harriet Ellis Training Solution Limited
Applications for this apprenticeship are being processed by Harriet Ellis Training Solution Limited
Contact
Swati Singh 01708579902 swati@harrietellis.com
What you will study:
- Cross infection
- Anatomy
- Radiography
- Oral hygiene
- Orthodontics
- Restoration
- Legislation
- First aid
- Health and Safety
- Functional skills if needed
You will complete on and off the job training, being 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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