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Dental Nurse Apprentice MR S VYAS

A superb opportunity has arisen to train, learn and work towards becoming a fully qualified Dental Nurse at Glenfield Dental Surgery based on Station Road, Glenfield, in Leicestershire.

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Closing date: 14 Aug 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £14,560.00

    N/A

  • Working week

    Open hours are Monday and Tuesday, 07:45 - 18:00, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 08:45 - 18:00 Saturday 09:00 - 13:00. You will expected to work between the opening hours on a Rota basis. Time off during the week will be allocated to compensate.

    Total hours per week: 40.0

  • Expected duration

    21 Months

  • Possible start date

    22 Aug 2022

  • Date posted

    21 Jun 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000056035

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Your duties would typically include the following:

  • Assisting the Dentist chair side during clinical procedures.
  • Keeping the clinical areas and all equipment and instruments clean, tidy and sterile.
  • Ensuring the best care and welfare of patients.
  • Accurately completing patient clinical records as directed.
  • Ensuring adequate stock of materials and other items within the surgery.
  • Ensuring computer/written records are accurately maintained and securely stored.
  • Liaising with reception to ensure smooth patient communications and transfer of records.  

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Apprenticeship standard in Dental Nursing(intergrated)
Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
End-Point Assessment (EPA)
This Apprenticeship will include college attendance 2 days a month for classroom delivery sessions, alongside theroy assignments and workplace observations, plus a knowledge based exam. 

Alongside the structured training programme offered through the apprenticeship, Glenfield Dental Surgery will also provide you with a full induction programme and continuous mentoring and support from our experienced and qualified staff.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Treatment Co-ordinator. ...
Oral Health Educator. ...
NVQ Assessor. ...
Senior Dental Nurse. ...
Practice Manager. ...
Specialist Nursing

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Team working

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4 or above / (C) or Level 2) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4 or above (C) or Level 2) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Science (Biology) (Grade 4) Desired

Things to consider

The practice is very busy, and you will be exposed to the sight of blood. The successful candidate will be expected to work hard towards gaining their formal qualifications. Interview, closing date and possible start dates are only a guideline as interviews for this position will be held on an ongoing basis, therefore the start date could alter as the vacancy will close as soon as a successful candidate is selected. Attendance on the dental nursing course at Leicester College is mandatory requirement for this position. You will be given time during your working week to complete all aspects of the advanced apprenticeship. The successful candidate will be required to have a Hep B and Covid-19 vaccinations plus a DBS check. The successful candidate will be required to produce 2 references.

About the employer

Glenfield Dental is located on the main road through the large village of Glenfield in Leicester. It is within a mile of the Glenfield Hospital in Leicester. In 1993, we moved to our current location and were joined by Sanjay Vyas, who became practice principal in 2001. Since then the practice has extended over two floors. At Glenfield Dental, your oral health is extremely important to us. We provide patients with a modern practice and excellent service with a friendly and gentle touch. We offer both NHS and private dental services at prices you can afford. Our full range of general, cosmetic and preventative treatments are available for both adults and children and we provide specialist care including orthodontics, dental implants and IV sedation for nervous patients.

Employer

MR S VYAS

Address

62 STATION ROAD

GLENFIELD

LEICESTER

LE3 8BQ

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Training

Training provider

LEICESTER COLLEGE

Contact

Linda Barbour

lbarbour@leicestercollege.ac.uk

07825175730

Apprenticeship standard

Dental nurse (integrated)

Level 3 (A level)

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