Apprentice Dental Nurse Croxley Dental Clinic

We are seeking an apprentice dental nurse to join our team and take their first steps towards a rewarding and satisfying career. The dental nurse apprenticeship offers you the opportunity to earn whilst you learn through a combination of practical training, studying and working in the practice. We would love you to join our team. Dealing with patient queries. Answering the phone. Provide efficient and reliable chair-side support for practice clinicians.

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Closing date: 03 Jun 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,982.40

    negotiable depending on what days can be worked etc

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm (shifts 3 days per week)

    Total hours per week: 40.0

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    05 Jun 2023

  • Date posted

    18 Apr 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000155605

  • Positions

    2 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Duties include but not limited to:

  • Provide efficient and reliable chair-side support for practice clinicians. 
  • The role will also require working in other areas of the practice, such as reception
  • Dealing with patient queries
  • Answering the phone
  • Getting payments
  • 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
  • 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

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, the right candidate could progress 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

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Administrative skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths & English (Grade C/4) Desired

Things to consider

You will be required to be immunised against Hepatitis B. You will also need to pass a DBS check. If your application has been successful you will be contacted by Email by the training provider Tempdent. Please ensure you check your Emails including your junk box.

About the employer

We have some exciting news to share with you! Croxley Dental Clinic has moved directly across the road from our old premises (138 & 144 Watford Road) to a brand new, modern, purpose-built dental practice. The two previous locations have been amalgamated into one new site bringing all the dentists and the team back together again. ‍ The new building is located at 131 Watford Road, Croxley Green, Rickmansworth, WD3 3DX. All our contact details including phone number, email address and website remain the same. The new surgery is right next door to the public car park at the Red House Pub. We look forward to welcoming you all to our new premises.

Employer

Croxley Dental Clinic

Address

131 Watford Road

Croxley Green

Rickmansworth

WD3 3DX

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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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