Apprentice Dental Nurse The Rickmansworth Dental Centre

We are seeking an apprentice dental nurse to join our team and take their first steps towards a rewarding and satisfying career. The dental nurse apprenticeship offers you the opportunity to earn whilst you learn through a combination of practical training, studying and working in the practice. We would love you to join our team.

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Closing date: 04 Apr 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £13,520.00

    This is the minimum that you will be paid, the practice has indicated that you may be paid more dependent on age or experience.

  • Working week

    Monday to Thursday: 8:15am to 5:45pm Friday: 7:45am to 1:45pm One Saturday a month from 9am to 1pm

    Total hours per week: 40.0

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    05 Apr 2023

  • Date posted

    05 Jul 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000062332

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Provide efficient and reliable chair-side support to Practice Clinicians. The role will also require working in other areas of the practice such as reception, dealing with patient queries, answering the phone, taking payments and booking appointments.

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

This qualification is a level 3 advanced apprenticeship accredited by City & Guilds and is delivered nationwide through blended interactive E-Learning, enabling learners to access the course from anywhere in the UK. 

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

With experience you may be able to move into jobs like team manager, team leader or dental practice manager.

With further training you could become a dental therapist, helping a dentist carry out the more routine dentistry work. You could also become a dental hygienist, helping people to look after their teeth and gums.

You might decide to train as an orthodontic therapist helping dentists to improve the look and position of a patient's teeth.

Health careers:

https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

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

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade C/4) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade C/4) Desired

Things to consider

You will be required to be immunised against Hepatitis B. You will also need to pass a DBS check. If your application has been successful you will be contacted by Email by the training provider Tempdent. Please ensure you check your Emails including your junk box.

About the employer

Welcome to The Rickmansworth Dental Centre. This site is designed to give you some information about us. The Dental Centre is based in a converted 17th century house, where we aim to provide a personal service in pleasant surroundings, maintaining the highest clinical and ethical standards.

Employer

The Rickmansworth Dental Centre

Address

133B HIGH STREET

RICKMANSWORTH

WD3 1AN

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Training

Training provider

TEMP DENT DENTAL AGENCY LIMITED

Contact

Arta Januzi

arta.januzi@tempdent.co.uk

Apprenticeship standard

Dental nurse (integrated)

Level 3 (A level)

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