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Dental Nurse Apprenticeship Rodericks Dental - Apple Dental practice

This is an exciting opportunity for someone eager to start a career in dental nursing. Based in a friendly practice in Wooton-Under- Edge. The role will involve providing chair side support to dental professionals and providing a high level of oral health care to patients.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 24 Oct 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,004.80

    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

    40 Hours a week, Mon-Fri - Hours to be confirmed

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    19 Months

  • Possible start date

    07 Nov 2022

  • Date posted

    07 Sep 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000080041

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

During the Dental Nurse Apprenticeship you will receive ongoing support, development and training to equip you with the skills and knowledge required to become a qualified dental nurse and have a successful career in dental nursing.

  • Your daily activities could include:

  • Assisting the dentist in providing safe and
    effective treatments to patients, from simple check-ups to advanced specialist treatments

  • Proving patients with a high level of care

  • Setting up and cleaning surgery

  • Sterilising Instruments

  • Updating Patient Records

  • Maintaining Equipment

  • Preparing instruments and materials for
    various treatments

  • Adhering to practice policies and procedures

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

Level 3 Dental Nurse apprenticeship standard, which includes:

Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing

Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)

End-Point Assessment (EPA)

On the job training

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Possibility of ongoing employment and further development following completion of the dental nursing qualification.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Team working, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

Qualifications

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

Things to consider

If you are using public transport, please ensure you have researched the route and that a regular and reliable service is available. In Dental Nursing, it is a requirement to have a course of Hepatitis B vaccines and a clear enhanced DBS. Please also note that you will be required to undertake FIT mask testing to be a Dental Nurse Working hours are tbd at interview between Mon- Saturday generally 8-8 NMW for age starting at £4.81 for 16 year olds and increasing for older applicants

About the employer

Welcome to Chipping Manor, where we offer a high quality service for our patients. Our treatments range from a simple dental examination to more complex types of treatments such as minimally invasive cosmetic dentistry, implant placement or complex root canal therapy and we are committed to work to the highest possible standards and we are looking for an apprentice dental nurse to join our team.

Employer

Rodericks Dental - Apple Dental practice

Address

10 Long Street

Wooton Under Edge

Gloucestershire

GL12 7ER

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Training

Training provider

ASPIRATION TRAINING LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Dental nurse (integrated)

Level 3 (A level)

Employer's Application Instructions

To apply, you must register with GetMyFirstJob and then follow the instructions to complete your application.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 24 Oct 2022