Apprentice Dental Nurse Colosseum Dental

Colosseum Dental are looking to take on a Apprentice Dental Nurse to work within their team and take on duties as listed below and provide efficient and reliable chair-side support to Practice Clinicians. This is an excellent opportunity for a smart, ambitious and self-motivated individual to join a friendly environment.

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Closing date: 10 Jun 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,982.40

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 17:30 and occasional Saturdays

    Total hours per week: 40.0

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    12 Jun 2023

  • Date posted

    07 Mar 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000140063

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

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?

  • Dental Nurse (integrated) Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
  • 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

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

Communication skills, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Team working, Creative, Initiative

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

At Colosseum Dental we take great pride in supplying high quality general dental care, as well as specialist services, both under the NHS and privately. Colosseum Dental is proud to treat over 750,000 NHS patients at our network of 80 practices. We are predominantly situated across London and the southern counties, and our network is expanding.

Employer

Colosseum Dental

Address

71 Peckham High St, London,

SE15 5RY

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Training

Training provider

TEMP DENT DENTAL AGENCY LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Dental nurse (integrated)

Level 3 (A level)

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