Dental Nurse Apprenticeship ARK-G SURGERIES LIMITED
The dental nurse works within the dental team to provide oral health care for patients. As a dental nurse, you will come into close contact with patients of all ages, so good communication and a friendly manner are essential.
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 25 Jul 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
Monday to Friday. Hours TBC.
Total hours per week: 30.00
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Expected duration
19 months
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Possible start date
02 Aug 2022
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Date posted
18 Mar 2022
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC001836070
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Positions
1 available
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 remain calm 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.
You daily activities could include:
- Assisting the dentist with providing treatments to patients
- Patient care
- Setting up and cleaning surgery
- Sterilising instruments
- Updating patient records
- Maintaining equipment
- Preparing instruments and materials for various treatments
- Adhering to practice policies and procedures
During your apprenticeship, you will develop the skills required to support patients and dental staff in providing safe and effective treatment, from simple check-ups to advanced specialist treatments.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills
- Good communication skills
- Teamworking skills
- Good IT skills
Personal qualities
- Friendly and approachable
- Remain calm under pressure
- Hardworking
- Willing to learn and take on new challenges
- Passionate to start a career as a dental nurse
Desired qualifications
- GCSEs at grades C/4 or above (or equivalent) in maths and English are desirable. If you do not have these grades, you will be required to complete Functional Skills
Future prospects
Possibility of ongoing employment and further development following completion of the dental nursing qualification.
Things to consider
We advise candidates to check the location of the setting before applying. If you are using public transport, please ensure you have researched the route and that a regular and reliable service is available. Your application will be rejected if you live too far away.
For Dental Nursing, it is a requirement to have a course of Hepatitis B and Covid vaccines and a clear enhanced DBS.
Please also note that you will be required to undertake FIT mask testing to be a Dental Nurse.
About the employer
Employer
ARK-G SURGERIES LIMITED
Address
10 12
Crayford High Street
Dartford
DA1 4HG
Training
Training provider
ASPIRATION TRAINING LIMITED
Applications for this apprenticeship are being processed by Aspiration Training Ltd
Contact
Natalie Cox 07879554905 ncox@aspirationtraining.com
Level 3 Dental Nurse apprenticeship standard, which includes:
- Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing
- Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
- End-Point Assessment (EPA)
- On the job training
Apprenticeship standard
Dental nurse (integrated)
Level 3 (A level)
Employer's Application Instructions
To apply for this vacancy, please click 'Apply now' and you will be redirected to the Aspiration Training Limited website where you will be required to submit an application. If this is your first visit to Aspiration Training Limited, you will be required to register on the website, please complete all fields upon registration and ensure you attach a copy of your CV.
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 25 Jul 2022