Dental Nurse Apprentice BARROW SMILE CENTRE LTD

This vacancy is for an apprentice dental nurse based in Barrow, Cumbria. As an apprentice dental nurse, you will help the dentist in performing any type of dental care treatment and processes, prepare instruments and materials for certain treatments and clean surgeries to a high level, maintaining strict cross infection controls.

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Closing date: 27 Oct 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,639.20

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Working week to be confirmed at interview.

    Total hours per week: 38.75

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    06 Nov 2023

  • Date posted

    30 Jun 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000178873

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Your daily duties as a trainee dental nurse 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 Diploma in Dental Nursing
  • Functional Skills Level 2 in maths and English
  • Safeguarding
  •  First Aid
  • Preparation for the end point assessment
  • Training location to be confirmed

 

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

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Team working, Initiative, Good Timekeeping

Qualifications

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

Things to consider

Please do not contact the company direct. Please note; we reserve the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received a suitable number of applications from which to make a shortlist. Please ensure you apply ASAP if you wish to be considered for this role.

About the employer

Founded in 2012, Barrow Dental Aesthetics has become an experienced treatment provider of NHS & Private cosmetic dentistry. We operate our services in Barrow & provide treatment for hundreds of patients every week. We devise strict guidelines within our organised system to ensure all our dentists have access to the latest clinical developments & innovations including training, support & treatment advice.

Employer

BARROW SMILE CENTRE LTD

Address

4 HARTINGTON STREET

BARROW IN FURNESS

LA14 5SL

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Training

Training provider

TRAINING 2000 LIMITED

Contact

Lauren Reddaway

Lauren.Reddaway@t2000.co.uk

01254 54659

Apprenticeship standard

Dental nurse (integrated)

Level 3 (A level)

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