Apprentice Dental Nurse Totley Rise Dental Practice

Totley Rise Dental are offering the opportunity for an apprentice to join the team as a dental nurse. We are a busy dental practice, with a supportive and dedicated group. You should naturally be both confident and discreet in working within a clinical environment to provide the highest levels of patient care and chairside support.

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Closing date: 01 Oct 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,433.28

    £5.28 initially, after a 12 months it will rise to National Minimum Wage for the Candidates Age Group

  • Working week

    Monday, 8.30am - 7.00pm, Tuesday, 8.30am - 6.00pm, Wednesday, 8.30am - 6.00pm, Thursday, 8.30am - 5.30pm, Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm,

    Total hours per week: 38.0

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    09 Oct 2023

  • Date posted

    15 Aug 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000191097

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

This role involves meeting and greeting people, providing chair side support to the dentist and general patient record administration.

Reporting to the Practice Manager Duties will include:

  • Greeting patients
  • Chair side assistance to the dentist during restorative and surgical procedures
  • Recording patient's clinical notes on the computer/paper
  • Clean and prepare surgery between patients
  • You will assist with reception when necessary and routine clerical tasks including handling payments, booking appointments and answering the phone
  • Decontamination of instruments to the highest standard
  • Work closely with the practice manger, dentists, nurses and other team members
  • Attend Charles Clifford Dental Hospital within the duration of the apprenticeship to study dental anatomy, oral diseases, medical emergencies, dental radiography and sterilisation
  • You will learn about oral health promotion and preventative dentistry techniques
  • Some units will focus on patient care and management and you will cover legal and ethical issues

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Dental nurse (integrated) Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:

Additional qualifications:

  • On completion, the apprentice must register with the General Dental Council as a qualified dental nurse

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • On completion, the Apprentice must register with the General Dental Council as a qualified Dental Nurse

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths, English and Double Science (Grade A-C/9-4) Essential

Things to consider

Totley Rise Dental Practice has long served the local communities of Totley, Bradway and Dore in Sheffield (S17). We have a team of highly qualified and experienced dentists, hygienists, nurses and support staff, all here to care for you with a friendly and professional service. https://www.totleyrise.com/the-practice/about-us/ The National Minimum Wage for Apprentices is £5.28 per hour from 1st April 2023. This is the legal minimum pay per hour applying to 16-18 years old apprentices and those aged 19 and over in the first year of their apprenticeship. For apprentices 19 or over who have completed their first year and are continuing their apprenticeship, the National Minimum wage appropriate to their age applies

About the employer

Totley Rise Dental Practice has long served the local communities of Totley, Bradway and Dore in Sheffield (S17). We have a team of highly qualified and experienced dentists, hygienists, nurses and support staff, all here to care for you with a friendly and professional service.

Employer

Totley Rise Dental Practice

Address

85 BASLOW ROAD

SHEFFIELD

S17 4DP

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Training

Training provider

SHEFFIELD COLLEGE, THE

Contact

apprenticerecruitment@sheffcol.ac.uk

Apprenticeship standard

Dental nurse (integrated)

Level 3 (A level)

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