Apprentice Dental Nurse Combe Road Dental Practice

The apprenticeship in dental nursing is an 18-month government funded course, City & Guilds Level 3 Extended Diploma in Dental Nursing. The job entails assisting the dentist, sterilising equipment, reception and any other ad hoc duties as may be required.

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Closing date: 10 Oct 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £15,600.00

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm. One 8pm finish per week.

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    12 Oct 2023

  • Date posted

    09 Jun 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000172158

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Provide efficient and reliable chairside support to practice clinicians.

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

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
  • Functional Skills English & maths level 2 qualifications, unless already exempt.

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.

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Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Team working, Initiative, Non judgemental

Qualifications

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

Things to consider

You will be required to be immunised against Hepatitis B. You will also need to pass a DBS check.

About the employer

Having been established almost 30 years, Combe Road Dental is located just off Portishead High Street, has on site parking, and we are open on weekends so that you have quick and easy access to your dentist when required. Combe Road Dental also has an in house laboratory meaning a quick turnaround time for dental appliances ranging from mouthguards to crowns should you need them.

Employer

Combe Road Dental Practice

Address

FLAT 6

BELGRAVE HOUSE

PEMBROKE GROVE

BS8 3DB

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Training

Training provider

TEMP DENT DENTAL AGENCY LIMITED

Contact

Daniel Swann

daniel.swann@tempdent.co.uk

Apprenticeship standard

Dental nurse (integrated)

Level 3 (A level)

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