Apprentice Dental Nurse Orthoclinique
An Apprentice Dental Nurse is required. On completion of this 18 month course, you will achieve a City & Guilds Level 3 Extended Diploma in Dental Nursing. The apprenticeship entails assisting the dentist, sterilising equipment, reception and any other ad hoc duties as may be required.
Closing date: 25 Oct 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£9,060.48
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Working week
4 days per week, some Saturdays will be required. Shifts to be confirmed.
Total hours per week: 33.0
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Expected duration
18 Months
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Possible start date
26 Oct 2023
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Date posted
24 May 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC1000167612
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
The role will also require working in other areas of the practice such as:
- Reception
- Dealing with patient queries
- Answering the phone
- Taking payments
- Booking appointments
- Provide efficient and reliable chairside support to practice clinicians.
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.
- Upon achievement, the apprentice will be awarded a Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3.
Functional Skills English & maths level 2 qualifications unless already exempt.
Other mandatory qualifications:
A level 3 qualification which has been approved by the General Dental Council as meeting the requirements for entry to the professional register as a dental nurse.
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
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4/C) Desired
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
Orthoclinique
https://www.hitchindentalcare.co.uk/homepage/
Address
CARTMAN HOUSE
5 PAYNES PARK
HITCHIN
SG5 1EH
Training
Apprenticeship standard
Dental nurse (integrated)
Level 3 (A level)
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