Dental Nursing Apprentice RIDGWAY DENTAL LTD

Ridgway Dental are seeking a hardworking Level 3 Dental Nursing Apprentice to join their team. The successful candidate will support chairside as well as helping with administration duties.

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Closing date: 09 Jun 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £9,609.60

  • Working week

    Days and shifts to be confirmed.

    Total hours per week: 35

  • Expected duration

    21 Months

  • Possible start date

    17 Jun 2023

  • Date posted

    10 Mar 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000143130

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Develop competence across a wide range of dental chairside support procedures
  • Develop knowledge of a wide range of practical treatment procedures and the relevant support necessary to ensure effective outcomes
  • Develop competence in the manipulation and application of dental materials across a wide range of dental treatment procedures
  • Develop a comprehensive knowledge and application of a wide range of dental instruments and other relevant equipment necessary during preparation for treatment procedures
  • Learn to prepare individual treatment rooms for a wide range of dental procedures
  • Develop and demonstrate competence in decontamination and sterilisation of medical and dental devices within clinical and non clinical environments, ensuring appropriate records are completed
  • Be responsible as part of the clinical team for the care of the patient from arrival to completion of treatment

Under supervision carry out the following:

  • Reception duties, answering telephone, receiving mail, meeting and greeting of patients and/or carers, managing department diaries and day books, sending appointments by mail, maintenance of monthly recall systems, filing and pulling of patient records, maintenance and upkeep of all patient records and correspondence

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

  • Level 3 Dental Nurse Apprenticeship Standard
  • On and off the job training
  • Day release at Middlesbrough College

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • Depending on the circumstances of the business upon completion of the apprenticeship programme there could be a potential position of employment available 

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths and English (Grade C/4 or Above) Essential

Things to consider

This vacancy is to start immediately therefore you must be available to start before applying. The closing date, interview date and start date are subject to change.  This vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received. Please ensure you apply early to avoid disappointment. Individuals are able to undertake an apprenticeship at a higher level than a qualification they currently hold, including any previously completed apprenticeships. Individuals can also undertake an apprenticeship at the same level, or lower level than a qualification they already hold as long as the new apprenticeship allows for new skills to be acquired and the content of the training is materially different from any previous qualification or apprenticeship. Northern Skills will check candidates' eligibility prior to any interviews. Please be aware that as Northern Skills provide a recruitment matching service, we will also consider you for roles which pay the Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage.

About the employer

Dr Anjali Malhotra has taken All Smiles Dental and transformed it. We are a progressive long-established practice located in the heart of Chester le Street. We are not part of a chain. We are an independent mixed practice offering both NHS and Private dental care. We strive to be a strongly preventative practice which encourages you to achieve the healthiest mouth possible with the help of the whole dental team; the dentist, dental nurse and dental therapist. As an independent practice we believe in spending the time to get to know you and your needs so that we can work towards giving you the smile you desire and help maintain it for life. We are also a dynamic teaching hub for our fellow dental colleagues. We help train dental nurses, dental therapists and dentists!

Employer

RIDGWAY DENTAL LTD

Address

17 SOUTH BURNS

CHESTER LE STREET

DH3 3EZ

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Training

Training provider

MIDDLESBROUGH COLLEGE

Apprenticeship standard

Dental nurse (integrated)

Level 3 (A level)

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