Apprentice Dental Nurse Chokshi Limited
We are looking to recruit a hardworking, reliable and enthusiastic person who wants to develop a career in dental nursing. 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.
Closing date: 05 Jul 2022
Apprenticeship summary
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Weekly wage
£192.40
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
Monday - Friday, working hours TBC
Total hours per week: 40.00
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Expected duration
21 months
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Possible start date
06 Jul 2022
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Date posted
10 Dec 2021
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC001800635
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Positions
1 available
For this exciting role we are looking to recruit a hardworking, reliable and enthusiastic person who wants to develop a career in dental nursing.
As an apprentice Dental Nurse you will be assisting with all clinical aspects within the surgery and providing patients with a high level of care. You will need to be unflappable under pressure and able to put people at ease. You will receive ongoing support, development and training to equip you with skills and knowledge required for a successful dental nursing career.
As an Apprentice Dental Nurse, your duties would include:
- Providing chairside assistance to the dentist
- Ensure the care and welfare of patients
- Preparing and maintaining the clinical environment
- Sterilisation of instruments
- Mixing materials
- Charting on the computer
- Complying with strict cross infection procedures
- Developing digital x-rays
- Ensure adequate stocks of materials are within the surgery
- Carrying out some reception and administrative tasks
In-house training will be given by an experienced team and the apprenticeship qualification will be provided in the workplace.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills
- Organisational skills
- Good communication skills
- Computer literate
- Able to work in a team and independently
- High level of manual dexterity
Personal qualities
- Ability to relate well to a wide range of people
- Friendly and sympathetic approach with a calm, confident and reassuring manner
- Hardworking
- Reliable
- Enthusiastic and interested in developing a career in dental nursing
- Keen to learn
- Smart and professional appearance
- Positive attitude
Desired qualifications
- GCSE (or equivalent) maths & English grade 4/C or higher (not mandatory)
All candidates are subjected to an eligibility check which includes an initial assessment for basic maths and English and an assessment of prior learning.
Qualifications will be checked before your application is submitted to the employer.
Future prospects
There are fantastic career progression opportunities, for example:
- Hygenist
- Oral Health Educator
- Senior Dental Nurse
- Practice Manager
- Specialist Dental Nurse
- Dental Nurse Assessor
- Treatment Co-ordinator
Things to consider
Things to consider
- You will be required to have a Hepatitis B vaccination and pass a DBS check and a fit test for a respirator face mask
- References will be required from a previous employer and/or educational setting
- Applicants are required to live within a reasonable distance from their work place
- Punctuality is essential for this role
As the apprenticeship provider we work with hundreds of Dental Practices and are well suited to provide very best learning experience and combine this with fantastic employment opportunity.
About the employer
March Dental Surgery has been a part of the local community for over 20 years and, although the way we look has changed over the years, there are some important things which have remained the same.
Our patient-centred approach combined with great, traditional customer service has remained at the heart of our service and, through increasing customer recommendations, we have been able to grow and number over the years.
We have teamed up with our sister practice in the region, Littleport Dental Surgery, and together we serve a very large local portion of the community. Together, as a team, we are committed to providing the very best in dental services both on the NHS and privately, dedicating care, skill and attention to each one of the smiles we are fortunate enough to take care of. Prevention is at the centre of our approach and we encourage regular check-ups for the whole family, to prevent the need for ongoing intervention.
Our doors are always open to new patients and we endeavour to make your visit as comfortable and affordable as possible.
Employer
Chokshi Limited
https://www.marchdentalsurgery.co.uk/
Address
21
Darthill Road
March
PE15 8HP
Training
Training provider
ANDERSON STOCKLEY ACCREDITED TRAINING LTD
Applications for this apprenticeship are being processed by Anderson Stockley Accredited Training Ltd
Contact
Henry Smith 01604 871340 Henry@asatraining.co.uk
- Advanced Dental Nurse Apprenticeship standard
- Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3
- Functional Skills in English and maths, if required
- Health and Safety
- Equality and Diversity
- First Aid at Work
Apprenticeship standard
Dental nurse (integrated)
Level 3 (A level)
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