Dental nurse apprenticeship Aquae Sulis Dental

The apprenticeship in dental nursing is an 18-month government funded course: City & Guilds Level 3 Extended Diploma in Dental Nursing. The job entails assisting the dentist, sterilising equipment, reception and any other ad hoc duties as may be required.

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Closing date: 25 Apr 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,004.80

    The practice have indicated they will pay more than this dependent on age, personal circumstances and any relevant experience.

    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

    Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed upon appointment. One day off per week for studying.

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    27 Apr 2023

  • Date posted

    23 Feb 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000137648

  • 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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Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, 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

Our approach is quite simple: we listen to each patient on their own terms and address their personal issues at their own pace, only ever doing what they are comfortable with. We offer IV sedation to help particularly nervous patients relax and get the care they need, and we make all our dentistry as painless as possible. We know from experience that an empathic approach to dental care — one that puts the patient and their feelings first — can be life changing because it removes the barriers that keep people suffering in silence.

Employer

Aquae Sulis Dental

Address

STATION COURT

ASHLEY AVENUE

BATH

BA1 3DS

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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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