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Dental Nurse Apprentice Ridgeway Dental Practice

Do you want to start your career as a dental nurse? If so, Ridgeway Dental Practice based in Sheffield has a fantastic opportunity for the correct candidate. Reporting to the Manager, day to day duties will include; covering reception, assisting the dentist, working in the sterilisation room, providing outstanding levels of customers service

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Closing date: 14 Aug 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £9,504.56

    Salary will be reviewed on performance

    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 to Friday, hours between 8am and 6pm

    Total hours per week: 38

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    05 Sep 2022

  • Date posted

    18 Jul 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000064584

  • Positions

    3 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Your role will include:

  • assisting the dentist in the dental surgery, with clinical situations and dealing with and communicating with patients
  • assisting with treatments and using the computer to assist with recording information
  • ensuring the cleanliness of the surgery and the readiness of instruments and materials for the dentist to use
  • working in the sterilisation room you would be responsible for ensuring that all equipment passes through the correct process ready for reuse
  • working on reception you will need to greet patients and book appointments, collect payments and file paperwork accurately
  • you will need to answer the telephone and deal with patient enquiries

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

Dental Nursing L3 Standard

Includes registration to The General Dental Council

Includes End Point Assessment

College attendance 1 day per week based up at The Charles Clifford Dental Hospital 

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Potenial full time employment on succesful completion of apprenticeship

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, Number skills, Team working, Initiative, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Dual Science (Grade A-C or 9-4) Essential
GCSE or equivalent English (Grade A-C or 9-4) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade A-C or 9-4) Essential

About the employer

Ridgeway Dental Practice has been providing dental care for over 60 years and is dedicated to providing high quality treatment in a relaxed environment. Ridgeway Dental Practice is built on the desire to serve you, our patients with a trusted team of professionals, offering maximum efficiency and reliability. We offer a wide range of dental services with an emphasis on prevention.

Employer

Ridgeway Dental Practice

Address

80 RIDGEWAY ROAD

SHEFFIELD

S12 2SX

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Training

Training provider

SHEFFIELD COLLEGE, THE

Contact

Alice Mee

alice.mee@sheffcol.ac.uk

Apprenticeship standard

Dental nurse (integrated)

Level 3 (A level)

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