Apprentice Dental Nurse The British United Provident Association Ltd
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.
Closing date: 15 Jun 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£21,153.60
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Working week
Monday to Friday, two Saturdays a month. Shifts to be confirmed.
Total hours per week: 40.0
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Expected duration
18 Months
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Possible start date
17 Jun 2023
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Date posted
10 Mar 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC1000143166
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
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.
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
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 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
The British United Provident Association Ltd
Address
Middlefield House
Marlott Road
Gillingham
SP8 4FA
Training
Apprenticeship standard
Dental nurse (integrated)
Level 3 (A level)
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