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: 20 Jun 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£18,720.00
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Working week
Monday, 08:30 - 19:15, Tuesday, 08:30 - 17:30, Wednesday, 08:30 - 17:30, Thursday, 08:30 - 17:30, and 1 Saturday per month, 08:30 - 15:30. Shifts to be confirmed.
Total hours per week: 36.0
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Expected duration
18 Months
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Possible start date
23 Jun 2023
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Date posted
24 Mar 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC1000148698
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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 & 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
Health careers:
https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
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About the employer
Employer
The British United Provident Association Ltd
Address
1 Enterprise Court
Grovebury Road
Leighton Buzzard
LU7 4SZ
Training
Apprenticeship standard
Dental nurse (integrated)
Level 3 (A level)
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