Dental Nurse Apprenticeship DENTEX CLINICAL LIMITED
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 & Maths level 2 qualifications (unless exempt) • Integrated End Point Assessment – consisting of a synoptic test, interview & observation.
Closing date: 20 Apr 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£10,004.80 to £19,760.00
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
40 hours per week, varied shift times between these hours. Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 8:00PM Saturday 8:00AM - 4:00PM Sunday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Total hours per week: 40
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Expected duration
18 Months
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Possible start date
23 Apr 2023
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Date posted
19 Jan 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC1000124234
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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
- 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.
Health careers:
https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4/C) Desired
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
DENTEX CLINICAL LIMITED
https://stanhopemedicalcentre.com.au/
Address
Dales Street
Stanhope
Bishop Auckland
DL13 2XD
Training
Apprenticeship standard
Dental nurse (integrated)
Level 3 (A level)
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