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Dental Nurse Apprentice Sherwood House Dental Practice

Sherwood House Dental Practice is an 8-surgery practice - we are looking for an Apprentice Dental Nurse to come and join our very friendly team. We offer a wide range of treatments such as: Implants, Orthodontics, General Dentistry, Facial Aesthetics, Invisalign, etc. The practice benefits from its large list of existing patients.

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Closing date: 30 Nov 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £9,754.68 to £19,266.00

    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 8:30 - 5:30 Tuesday 8:30 - 5:30 Wednesday 8:30 - 5:30 Thursday 8:30 - 5:30 Friday 8:30 - 4:30

    Total hours per week: 39

  • Expected duration

    12 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Dec 2022

  • Date posted

    11 Aug 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000069519

  • Positions

    3 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Responsibilities

  • Working closely alongside dentists and assisting them chairside during appointments.
  • Preparing a range of dental materials for fillings and impression taking
  • Cleaning and sterilising instruments.
  • Setting up surgeries and instruments.
  • Carrying out daily/weekly/monthly tests and tasks.
  • Processing radiographs.
  • Stock control
  • You are also expected to help with reception tasks.
  • Any other tasks that are within your skills and competence.

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

Dental Nurse (integrated)
Level 3 (A level)

The Dental Nurse apprenticeship offers a genuine job in a Dental Practice with an accompanying assessment and skills development programme. It will develop the skills, knowledge, and behaviours of your apprentice to operate competently in all aspects of clinical responsibilities.

You will complete on and off the job training whilst you are fully supported throughout, progressing to gateway and endpoint assessment.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Qualified Dental Nurse, other post qualification courses are available. 

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, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness

Qualifications

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

About the employer

Sherwood House Dental Practice is an 8-surgery practice - we are looking for an Apprentice Dental Nurse to come and join our very friendly team.

Employer

Sherwood House Dental Practice

Address

150 ASHBY ROAD

LOUGHBOROUGH

LE11 3AG

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Training

Training provider

HARRIET ELLIS TRAINING SOLUTIONS LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Dental nurse (integrated)

Level 3 (A level)

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