Apprentice Dental Nurse The British United Provident Association Ltd

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: 25 Oct 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £16,255.20

  • Working week

    Wed 8:45-17:15 Thu 8:45-17:15 Fri 8:45-17:15. + one study day, tbc.

    Total hours per week: 30.0

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    26 Oct 2023

  • Date posted

    26 Jul 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000186213

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Provide efficient and reliable chair-side 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 & 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. 

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, Non judgemental, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths and 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

Bupa Dental Care are a leading provider of NHS & Private dental care across the UK & Ireland, proudly caring for over 3 million patients in over 400 practices, providing everything from regular check-ups to specialist & cosmetic treatments.

Employer

The British United Provident Association Ltd

Address

133 High Street

Pershore

WR10 1EQ

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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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