Dental Nursing Apprentice GRANGETOWN FAMILY DENTAL HEALTH CENTRE
Grangetown Family Dental Practice are seeking a hardworking, enthusiastic individual to join their team. Under supervision carry out the following: reception duties, answering telephone, receiving mail, meeting and greeting of patients and/or carers, maintenance and upkeep of all patient records and correspondence.
Closing date: 11 Mar 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£8,504.08
Wages explained
Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).
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Working week
Days and Shifts to be confirmed.
Total hours per week: 34.0
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Expected duration
21 Months
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Possible start date
18 Mar 2023
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Date posted
17 Jan 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC1000122174
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
• Develop competence across a wide range of dental chairside support procedures.
• Develop knowledge of a wide range of practical treatment procedures and the relevant support
necessary to ensure effective outcomes.
• Develop competence in the manipulation and application of dental materials across a wide range of dental treatment procedures.
• Develop a comprehensive knowledge and application of a wide range of dental instruments and other relevant equipment necessary during preparation for treatment procedures.
• Learn to prepare individual treatment rooms for a wide range of dental procedures.
• Develop and demonstrate competence in decontamination and sterilisation of medical and dental devices within clinical and non clinical environments, ensuring appropriate records are completed.
• Be responsible as part of the clinical team for the care of the patient from arrival to completion of treatment.
• Under supervision carry out the following: reception duties, answering telephone, receiving mail, meeting and greeting of patients and/or carers, managing department diaries and day books, sending appointments by mail, maintenance of monthly recall systems, filing and pulling of patient records, maintenance and upkeep of all patient records and correspondence.
• Participate in audit procedures under the direction of appropriate clinicians.
You will be required to pursue academic studies whilst fulfilling day to day responsibilities as an apprentice dental nurse.
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
- Day release at College/Training Centre
- On and Off the job training
- Level 3 Dental Nursing Apprenticeship Standard
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
Depending on the circumstances of the business upon completion of the apprenticeship programme there could be a potential position of employment available.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
GRANGETOWN FAMILY DENTAL HEALTH CENTRE
Address
41 WINDSOR TERRACE
SUNDERLAND
SR2 9QF
Training
Training provider
MIDDLESBROUGH COLLEGE
Apprenticeship standard
Dental nurse (integrated)
Level 3 (A level)
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