Dental Nurse Apprentice RANA INDUSTRIES LTD
We have an exciting opportunity for an apprentice dental nurse to join our friendly dental practice. We would love you to join us as an apprentice dental nurse and start your exciting career in dental nursing. You'll be assisting other dental health professionals, providing chairside support and offering a high level of patient care. Duties include: cleaning the surgery to a high level, maintaining strict cross infection controls and preparing instruments and materials during treatments.
Closing date: 29 Dec 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£10,982.40
The National minimum wage is the lowest amount that an employer can offer and so this is the lowest wage expectation. The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.
Wages explained
Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).
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Working week
Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm.
Total hours per week: 40.0
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Expected duration
18 Months
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Possible start date
30 Dec 2023
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Date posted
15 Aug 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC1000191244
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Positions
1 available
What you will do in your working day
The role of a dental nurse is to assist the dentist with all clinical aspects of the surgery. This includes but is not exhausted to:
- Greeting and caring for all patients in a polite and courteous manner at all times
- Work closely with the dentist in a professional and appropriate manner
- Provide chairside assistance during all dental procedures
- Updating computer records and taking notes
- Cleaning surgery to a high level, maintaining strict cross infection controls
- Preparing instruments and materials during treatments.
The training you will be getting
- Dental nurse (integrated) Level 3 (A level) Standard.
- Functional Skills in maths and English at Level 2 is available to be studied alongside the apprenticeship if you do not have GCSEs or Functional Skills or equivalent at level 2 already.
- You will complete on and off the job training whilst you are fully supported throughout, progressing to gateway and Endpoint Assessment. It will also provide you with the relevant qualifications to apply for professional registration as a dental nurse to the General Dental Council (GDC).
You will be earning whilst learning during your apprenticeship. The dental practice will give you all of the practical knowledge you will need in order to qualify as a dental nurse and the training provider (Harriet Ellis) will teach you all of the theoretical side. Your studies will be online based on weekly teaching sessions and off-the-job training given to you and paid by your employer.
What you will study:
- Cross infection
- Anatomy
- Radiography
- Oral hygiene
- Orthodontics
- Restoration
- Legislation
- First aid
- Health and safety
For more information, please visit the training providers' website at:
https://harrietellis.com/dental-nurse-apprentice/
What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship
- A great opportunity to be trained and secure long-term employment with an employer who wishes to develop your knowledge and skills
- A good route into dental hygiene, dental therapy, or dental cosmetics with further training
- Once qualified, it offers excellent career progression into possibly moving into a team leader, manager, or dental practice manager position.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade At least C/4) Desired
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
RANA INDUSTRIES LTD
Address
Boulevard Dental Practice
172-174 Gregory Boulevard
Nottingham
NG7 5JE
Training
Training provider
HARRIET ELLIS TRAINING SOLUTIONS LIMITED
Adjustments for experience
You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:
- training
- qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
- industry or sector experience
Apprenticeship standard
Dental nurse (integrated)
Level 3 (A level)
Demonstrating experience
If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.
You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications
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