Apprentice Dental Nurse Cheam Dental Practice

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: 20 Oct 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £21,840.00

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday 8:15am to 5:30pm

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    21 Oct 2023

  • Date posted

    17 Aug 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000191797

  • 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 will be undertaken 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.

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Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

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

Qualifications

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

Our team at Cheam Dental Care have been established since the 1940s and have been focusing on advancing the dental care in our community based in Surrey. Not only are we enthusiastic about keeping your teeth healthy, we are determined in ensuring that we work hard in our specialist care of your teeth so that your smile stands out stunningly. We can offer you high quality dental treatment at affordable rates accompanied with use of the most advanced and up to date specialist equipment, combined with our expert dentistry technique.

Employer

Cheam Dental Practice

Address

451 LONDON ROAD

CHEAM

SUTTON

SM3 8JW

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Training

Training provider

TEMP DENT DENTAL AGENCY LIMITED

Contact

Mary-Petra Obika

mary.obika@tempdent.co.uk

Apprenticeship standard

Dental nurse (integrated)

Level 3 (A level)

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