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Dental Nurse Apprentice Castle Dental Care

Excellent opportunity working for an established dental practice based in the West Midlands. You will work in a busy practice dealing with all aspects of oral health and hygiene.

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Closing date: 28 Aug 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • 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).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Monday and Tuesday 8.30am to 5.30pm (Lunch 1pm to 2pm) Wednesday and Thursday 8.00am to 5.00pm (Lunch 12.30 to 1.30pm) Friday 8.00am to 4.30pm (Lunch 12.30pm to 1.00pm)

    Total hours per week: 40.00

  • Expected duration

    18 months

  • Possible start date

    04 Sep 2022

  • Date posted

    25 Feb 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC001827491

  • Positions

    1 available

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Apprentice to work for Castle Vale Dental within a very busy dental practice, based in Castle Vale.

The Apprentice will play an important team role in the day-to-day planning, organisation and smooth running of the department, to ensure all financial and business objectives are met.

Duties to include:

  • Assisting the dentist at chairside
  • Mixing materials
  • Decontamination duties
  • Offering assistance to clients
  • Clinical and general cleaning within the practice

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills

  • Organised
  • Good timekeeping
  • Good Customer Service
  • Ability to drive would be desirable

Personal qualities

  • The ideal candidate will be a team player who is willing to go above and beyond for the customer
  • Candidates must have a mature attitude and be willing to complete any task associated with the job role

Desired qualifications

  • GCSE Grade C/4 or equivalent qualifications in English and maths are essential for this role

Future prospects

Progressing to full-time contract once registered with the GDC.

Things to consider

Candidates will need to pass a DBS check to start the role.

About the employer

Our moto at Castle Dental Care is “We’ll take care of you” and as the name suggests, that’s exactly what we aim to do. We pride ourselves in providing a high standard of service in welcoming and friendly surroundings and our aim is that each one of our patients should leave feeling entirely satisfied with our service. We are committed to providing the highest possible standard of care for all our patients; an important part of fulfilling this commitment is ensuring that we work in partnership with you to help us understand your specific needs. Our Dental Care Professionals offer a full range of services on the NHS as well as the option to have private care. Please visit the various links to find out more information about us.

Employer

Castle Dental Care

Address

Tangmere Square

B35 6DL

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Training

Training provider

Performance Through People

Applications for this apprenticeship are being processed by Performance Through People

Contact

PTP Recruits 01922 651100 ptprecruits@ptp-training.co.uk

  • NVQ Level 3 in Dental Nursing
  • Functional Skills, if required

Apprenticeship standard

Dental nurse (integrated)

Level 3 (A level)

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