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Dental Nursing Apprentice York Street Dental Care
This vacancy is for an Apprentice Dental Nurse based in Clitheroe. As an Apprentice Dental Nurse, you will help the dentist in performing any type of dental care treatment and processes.
Closing date: 27 Oct 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£10,982.40
Wages explained
Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).
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Working week
Monday - Friday / 08:30 to 17:30
Total hours per week: 40
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Expected duration
18 Months
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Possible start date
06 Nov 2023
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Date posted
10 May 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC1000162400
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
As well as core dental nursing tasks, your job will be to maintain clinical areas and equipment in pristine condition and to ensure the care and welfare of patients throughout their treatment. Therefore, attention to detail, accuracy and a flair for communication is key. You will also be required to work on reception / front off house and deliver excellent customer service
The duties within this role include:
- Assist the dentist/therapist/hygienist during all clinical procedures.
- Carry out and be responsible for all Health and Safety and Cross Infection policies and procedures within the dental surgery.
- Assist the dentist during all clinical procedures in the surgery which will include fillings, root canal treatment, bridge crown and denture preparation and extractions.
- Assessments, this may also include minor oral surgery.
- Assist the hygienist with scale and polish and oral health promotion plus charting and periodontal assessments.
- Record and store notes, charting, medical history and radiographs on either paper based or computerised systems.
- Reception duties which include answering the telephone, greeting patients, making appointments and recording them correctly on the system.
- Disposing of all waste correctly, including clinical, sharps, specialist, amalgam, and normal domestic.
- Assisting with the preparation of the patient and equipment during the taking of x-rays and processing and storing all images.
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
* Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing.
* Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English.
* Safeguarding.
* First Aid.
* Preparation for the end point assessment.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
The successful candidate will work towards achieving a level 3 qualification in dental nursing with experience in a busy dental practice.
Upon completion of the Level 3 qualification, you will be an experienced and qualified dental nurse, and as such you can continue building up skills that will always be in demand. You could then progress to acquire specialist qualifications in areas such as sedation, dental radiography and oral health education.
You may take on more responsibilities as a trainer for other dental nurses or move into a management role within your dental practice, or decide to apply for a course to qualify as a dental hygienist or therapist.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4/C or above) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Science (Grade 4/C or above) Desired
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
York Street Dental Care
Address
56 YORK STREET
CLITHEROE
BB7 2DL
Training
Training provider
TRAINING 2000 LIMITED
Contact
Lauren Reddaway
0125454659
Apprenticeship standard
Dental nurse (integrated)
Level 3 (A level)
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