Dental Nursing Apprentice Level 3 Copley Dental Care
Copley Dental Care are looking to recruit a highly motivated Apprentice Dental Nurse to join their team and support the dentist in all aspects of patient care! If you are a highly motivated individual who would like to develop a career in dental care, then apply now! You will assist the dentist and you may also help with reception work.
Closing date: 16 Jun 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£10,982.40
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
Monday 10 am–6 pm Tuesday 10 am–5 pm Wednesday 10 am–6 pm Thursday 10 am–6 pm Friday 10 am–6 pm
Total hours per week: 40
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Expected duration
20 Months
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Possible start date
27 Jun 2023
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Date posted
03 Feb 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC1000128332
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
You may also help with reception work - making appointments, taking payments, dealing with paperwork and meeting and reassuring patients.
Your tasks will include:
- Providing chair side assistance to the dentist
- Ensure the care and welfare of patients
- Preparing and maintaining the clinical environment
- Sterilisation of instruments
- Mixing materials
- Charting on the computer
- Complying with strict cross infection procedures
- Developing digital x-rays
- Ensure adequate stocks of materials are within the surgery
- Carrying out some reception and administrative tasks
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
This course is delivered using a blended delivery model, an apprentice will spend 2 days per month at Bradford College undertaking classroom-based learning in addition to regular workplace assessments.
Upon successful completion of this apprenticeship, the apprentice will be awarded the following:
- Level 3 Extended Diploma in Dental Nursing
- Functional Skills in maths and English Level 2 (if applicable).
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
- There are a range of post registration courses available for dental nurses looking to further their education
- They may include a range of higher education qualifications or other work-related education and training to support continuing profession development
- We will be offering oral health practitioner level 4 and practice manager level 4 as possible progressions once you have completed your dental nurse apprenticeship
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 9 - 4 (A* - C)) Desired
About the employer
Employer
Copley Dental Care
Address
Wakefield Road
Copley
Halifax
HX3 0UA
Training
Apprenticeship standard
Dental nurse (integrated)
Level 3 (A level)
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