Apprentice Dental Nurse Peach Dental Care

The apprenticeship in dental nursing is an 18 month government funded course and is comprised of 3 main components: City & Guilds Level 3 Extended Diploma in Dental Nursing, Functional Skills English and Maths Level 2 qualifications (unless exempt). Integrated End Point Assessment - consisting of a synoptic test, interview and observation.

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Closing date: 20 Jun 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £20,800.00

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday 8.45am - 6.30pm. May require occasional weekends and late shift on Tuesday once you have gained sufficient experience.

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    22 Jun 2023

  • Date posted

    17 Jan 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000122846

  • 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 and 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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https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Attention to detail, 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

Peach Dental Care has been an established dental practice in the heart of Wokingham for many years. We aspire to consistently provide our patients with the highest quality dentistry.

Employer

Peach Dental Care

Address

38 MARKET PLACE

WOKINGHAM

RG40 1AT

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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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