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Apprentice Dental Nurse Tooth Place

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.

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Closing date: 05 Jun 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • 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).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Shifts TBC by employer.

    Total hours per week: 30.00

  • Expected duration

    18 months

  • Possible start date

    06 Jun 2022

  • Date posted

    28 Oct 2021

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC001784350

  • 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 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

  • The successful candidate must be organised, have good communication skills and be computer literate

Personal qualities

  • You will have a calm, confident and reassuring manner and the ability to relate well to people, including children and those with special needs
  • Experience is not necessary, however, we are looking for ambitious, hard-working and committed individuals
  • The successful candidate must be reliable and keen to learn
  • You will have a positive and flexible approach to work
  • You must be of a smart and professional appearance at all times, wearing a clean, presentable uniform and have a 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

Will need to be able to travel between the below practices:

  • Gentle Dental Care - N7 6JD                                                                        
  • Great Dunmow Dental Care - CM6 1AH
  • Broadwalk Dental Care - CM20 1JH
  • Lora Dental - RM1 3RT
  • Woolwich Gentle Dental Care - SE18 6HZ 
  • Southbank Dental Care - SE16 4RT 

You will be required to have a Hepatitis B injection and pass a DBS check.

About the employer

We are looking for a Dental Nurse Apprentice for our busy and friendly Dental Practice.

Employer

Tooth Place

Address

32

Foundation Street

Ipswich

IP4 1BN

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Training

Training provider

Harriet Ellis Training Solution Limited

Applications for this apprenticeship are being processed by Harriet Ellis Training Solution Limited

Contact

Katie Cottee +441708776050 katiec@harrietellis.com

Dental Nurse (integrated) level 3. 

The 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).

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 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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