Apprentice Dental Nurse Just Dental Hygiene

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: 10 Apr 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £19,760.00

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday, shifts either 9am-6pm or 10am-7pm.

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    12 Apr 2023

  • Date posted

    11 Aug 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000076486

  • 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. Upon achievement the apprentice will be awarded a Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3. Functional Skills English & Maths level 2 qualifications unless already exempt.

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.

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Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Team working, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

Qualifications

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

Things to consider

You will be required to be immunised against Hepatitis B. You will also need to pass a DBS check.

About the employer

New to the market, Just Dental Hygiene* will be launching a new and exciting experience for direct access patients in the heart of bustling Tunbridge Wells. This dedicated dental hygiene clinic will give patients access to a detailed cleaning with modern high end technology and in-house intra-oral scanning, all at their disposal. We are looking for an apprentice dental nurse to support the hygienist / therapist chair-side and you will both be instrumental in the development and growth of the practice.

Employer

Just Dental Hygiene

Address

77-80 Mount Pleasant Road

Tunbridge Wells

TN1 1RB

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Training

Training provider

TEMP DENT DENTAL AGENCY LIMITED

Contact

Daniel Swann

daniel.swann@tempdent.co.uk

Apprenticeship standard

Dental nurse (integrated)

Level 3 (A level)

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