Dental Nursing Apprenticeship Level 3 - Starbeck Dental Centre TARGET DENTAL LTD

Are you looking to start a career in dental nursing? Based in a friendly practice in Harrogate. The role will involve providing chairside support to dental professionals and providing a high level of oral health care to patients.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 30 Jun 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £19,760.00

    Based on £9.50 per hour

  • Working week

    Monday - 8.30am - 7.00pm and Tuesday - Friday 8.30am - 5.30pm.

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    19 Months

  • Possible start date

    05 Jul 2023

  • Date posted

    28 Apr 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000158990

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

During the Dental Nurse Apprenticeship you will receive ongoing support, development and training to equip you with the skills and knowledge required to become a qualified dental nurse and have a successful career in dental nursing.

Your daily activities could include:

  • Assisting the dentist in providing safe and effective treatments to patients, from simple check-ups to advanced specialist treatments
  • Proving patients with a high level of care
  • Setting up and cleaning surgery
  • Sterilising instruments
  • Updating patient records
  • Maintaining equipment
  • Preparing instruments and materials for various treatments
  • Adhering to practice policies and procedures

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

Level 3 Dental Nurse apprenticeship standard, which includes:

  • Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing
  • Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
  • End-Point Assessment (EPA)
  • On the job training

We utilise a Virtual Reality Headset as a training tool.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Possibility of ongoing employment and further development following completion of the dental nursing qualification.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

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

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4-9) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4-9) Desired

Things to consider

If you are using public transport to get to this employer, please ensure you have researched the route and that a regular service is available. It is a requirement to have a course of Hepatitis B vaccines and a clear, enhanced DBS.

About the employer

Our vision sets the direction of everything we do, how we work, how we behave and how we care for our patients. In order to continue to provide our patients with high quality standards of care and excellent customer service, it is essential that we all share the same values and attitude. We are passionate about what we do, our patients and our teams and therefore as an organisation we commit to our vision, values and behaviours and we are looking for a committed apprentice to join our professional nursing team.

Employer

TARGET DENTAL LTD

Address

Starbeck Dental Centre, 6-8 High Street

Harrogate

HG2 7HY

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Training

Training provider

ASPIRATION TRAINING LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Dental nurse (integrated)

Level 3 (A level)

Employer's Application Instructions

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 30 Jun 2023