Apprentice Dental Nurse Damira Dental - Quayside

This is a fantastic opportunity to progress into an exciting dental career in a busy dental practice which is looking to recruit an enthusiastic individual to work alongside the dental team. You will provide chairside assistance to the dentist and ensure the care and welfare of patients.

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Closing date: 10 Jun 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £12,000.00

  • Working week

    Full-time, open 7 days a week, days and hours to be discussed during interview.

    Total hours per week: 42.0

    (the hours are based on the candidate being over 18)

  • Expected duration

    21 Months

  • Possible start date

    11 Jun 2023

  • Date posted

    11 May 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000162768

  • Positions

    2 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

As a dental nurse your duties would include:

  • Providing chairside assistance to the dentist
  • Ensure the care and welfare of patients
  • Preparing and maintaining the clinical environment
  • Sterilisation of instruments
  • Mixing materials
  • Charting on the computer
  • Complying with strict cross infection procedures
  • Developing digital x-rays
  • Ensure adequate stocks of materials are within the surgery
  • Carrying out some reception and administrative tasks 

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

Level 3 Dental Nurse apprenticeship standard, which includes:

ASA Training Ltd offer a flexible delivery of training which enables individuals to be able to learn at a convenient time to them.

Every learner will have access to online resources such as revision tools for the units in their specific qualification and practice exam questions for the learners to work through towards any exams
ASAT Ltd believe the best way to deliver qualifications is through a range of different learning, including a range of 1-2-1 assessment, online meetings, revision, and observation visits.

  • Enrolments all year round
  • Extended Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3
  • Functional Skills in English and maths, if required
  • 20% off the job training
  • End-Point-Assessment

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

There are good career progression opportunities for example:

  • Hygienist
  • Head Dental Nurse
  • Practice Management

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

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

Qualifications

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

Things to consider

You will be required to have a Hepatitis B injection and pass a DBS check. References may be requested from either previous employer or education provider.

About the employer

Welcome to Damira Dental Studios Quayside (Due to open 03/04/2023), where your smile is our passion. We pride ourselves on offering high quality NHS & Private Dentistry to help with your dental wellness. Our friendly, highly qualified and experienced team are here to assist you. Established in 2003, Damira Dental Studios has grown from one small practice in Oxford to become a leading provider of high quality dental care across the UK. We offer a comprehensive range of treatments both through the NHS & privately. We have 26 dental practices across the UK within Berkshire, Bournemouth, Greater London, Hampshire, Hertfordshire, Isle-Of-Wight, Staffordshire, Suffolk, Surrey and Oxfordshire.

Employer

Damira Dental - Quayside

Address

Unit 10/11

Centenary Plaza

Woolston

SO19 9SY

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Training

Training provider

ANDERSON STOCKLEY ACCREDITED TRAINING LTD

Contact

John

John@asatraining.co.uk

Apprenticeship standard

Dental nurse (integrated)

Level 3 (A level)

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