Apprentice Dental Nurse Bassingbourn Dental Practice

Bassingbourn Dental Practice are looking to take on a Apprentice Dental Nurse to work within there team where you will provide efficient and reliable chair-side support to Practice Clinicians and also take on a Dental Nurse Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard. 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 Dec 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,982.40

    This will be increased dependent on relevant age and experience.

  • Working week

    Monday - Thursday, 9.00am - 5.00pm and Friday, 8.30am - 1.00pm

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    12 Dec 2023

  • Date posted

    14 Mar 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000144862

  • Positions

    1 available

What you will do in your working day

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

The training you will be getting

  • 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 & Maths level 2 qualifications unless already exempt

What to expect at the end of your 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, 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

We aim to make your visit at the dentist as painless as possible Covering Hertfordshire & Cambridge Our team of dentists offer reliable dental treatments such as cosmetic dentistry, dental implants and straightening your teeth and many more general dental treatments to ensure your families smile is always healthy.

Employer

Bassingbourn Dental Practice

Address

2 High Street

Bassingbourn

Royston

SG8 5NF

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Training

Training provider

TEMP DENT DENTAL AGENCY LIMITED

Adjustments for experience

You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:

  • training
  • qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
  • industry or sector experience

Apprenticeship standard

Dental nurse (integrated)

Level 3 (A level)

Demonstrating experience

If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.

You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications

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