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Apprentice Dental Nurse Harlow Dental Practice ltd
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 alongside the dental team. You will work towards a Level 3 Dental Nurse apprenticeship standard.
Closing date: 01 Jul 2022
Apprenticeship summary
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Weekly wage
£180.38
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, hours TBC.
Total hours per week: 37.50
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Expected duration
21 months
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Possible start date
02 Jul 2022
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Date posted
08 Feb 2022
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC001818586
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Positions
1 available
Duties will include assisting in the provision and delivery of dental care to patients, reception duties and decontamination/sterilising in the surgery.
In-house training will be given by an experienced team and the apprenticeship qualification will be provided in the workplace.
We are looking to recruit a hardworking, reliable and enthusiastic person who wants to develop a career in dental nursing.
We are a friendly and well-established practice in Leicester and are looking for someone to join our growing team.
As a 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
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills
- Good communication skills
- Computer literate
Personal qualities
- The successful candidate must be reliable and organised
- Keen to learn
- Our ideal candidate would have a professional approach with a hardworking attitude
- They would provide excellent patient care and show commitment to their work
- You must always be of a smart and professional appearance, wearing a clean, presentable uniform and have a positive attitude
Desired qualifications
- GCSEs at grades C/4 and above or equivalent in maths and English
- An initial assessment for maths and English is also required
- Qualifications will be checked before your application is submitted to the employer
Future prospects
There are good career progression opportunities, for example Hygienist & Practice Management and many other industry professions for the right person.
Things to consider
You will be required to have a Hepatitis B injection and pass a DBS check.
References may be requested from either previous employer or education provider.
Applicants should ideally live within a 5-mile radius of the practice and be flexible.
About the employer
Nuffield House Dental is a wonderful dental practice located in Harlow. All of our team members are fully qualified, friendly and professional. We welcome passionate and enthusiastic applicants to help support you in becoming a fully qualified dental nurse.
Employer
Harlow Dental Practice ltd
https://www.nuffieldhousedental.com/team/
Address
Nuffield House
The Stow
Harlow
CM20 3AX
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
Level 3 Dental Nurse apprenticeship standard, which includes:
- 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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