Dental Nurse Apprenticeship RODERICKS DENTAL HOLDINGS LIMITED

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: 22 Oct 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,982.40

    This is the minimum you are expected to be paid. This could increase depending on candidate,

    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

    Monday 9am to 5pm, Tuesday 9am to 7pm, Wednesday 9am to 5pm, Thursday 9am to 5pm, Friday 8:30am to 4pm.

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    23 Oct 2023

  • Date posted

    18 Jul 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000184141

  • 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 and 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 and 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:

  • Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing approved by the GDC
  • Functional Skills English and maths level 2 qualifications unless already exempt
  • On and off the job training and location to be confirmed

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

Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Team working, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths & English (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

We are very proud to offer comprehensive NHS treatments in every one of our practices across the UK. In addition we provide private dental services, so whichever Rodericks practice you attend, you have the option to receive treatments on an NHS (within NHS regulations) or private basis. We are committed to providing the best possible dentistry. Each member of our team is carefully selected, mentored and supervised to ensure we deliver the service you expect and deserve.

Employer

RODERICKS DENTAL HOLDINGS LIMITED

Address

20 High Street

Shepton Mallet

BA4 5AN

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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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