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Dental Nurse Apprentice CITY DENTAL PRACTICE

As a dental nurse apprentice, you will learn the skills and knowledge necessary to become a fully qualified dental nurse registered with the General Dental Council.

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Closing date: 30 Aug 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £9,004.32

    After an initial 3 monthly probationary period, pay will be increased to £5.81

    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

    Hours: 36 hours a week (includes 6 hours a week at College) Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. Breaks: Lunch Break is 12:50pm- 1:50pm Holidays: 20 days/year excluding national bank holidays Sick Pay: 5 days/year

    Total hours per week: 36

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    15 Sep 2022

  • Date posted

    22 Jun 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000057874

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

·         Dental Nursing skills of setting up a clinic and assisting the dentist in treating patients.

·         Cross infection control at the dental practice

·         Decontamination of dental instruments

·         Dealing with patient appointments

·         Learning about patient confidentiality

·         Learning about safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults

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

  • The apprentice will receive training in all aspects of dental nursing in 2 locations:
  • 4 days/week training will be a City Dental Practice.
  • 1 day/week training will be at BMet College.
  • The apprentice will receive training in all aspects of dental nursing in 2 locations:
  • 4 days/week training will be a City Dental Practice.
  • 1 day/week training will be at BMet College.
  • The apprentice will gain a Level 3 Dental Nursing qualification which will allow them to register as a qualified dental nurse with the General Dental Council.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • Position as a qualified dental nurse at City Dental Practice for the right candidate.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4 or above) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4 or above) Essential

About the employer

City Dental Practice is a 3-surgery family dental practice in Winson Green, which is in West Birmingham close to the city centre. It has been run by the husband-and-wife team of Dr Amit Kohli and Dr Leila Michaeli since 2013 and was established in 1983. Our friendly team is enthusiastic about training new team members to achieve their potential in dental nursing.

Employer

CITY DENTAL PRACTICE

Address

364 DUDLEY ROAD

BIRMINGHAM

B18 4HJ

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Training

Training provider

BIRMINGHAM METROPOLITAN COLLEGE

Contact

Zeaba

zeaba.winning@bmet.ac.uk

07712407430

Apprenticeship standard

Dental nurse (integrated)

Level 3 (A level)

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