Apprentice Dental Nurse SOUTHERN DENTAL 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.
Closing date: 22 Oct 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£10,982.40
This is paid at the national minimum wage dependent on age so could be up to £19,760.
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Working week
Monday to Friday 08:00 – 17:00. Occasional Saturdays will be required.
Total hours per week: 40
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Expected duration
18 Months
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Possible start date
24 Oct 2023
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Date posted
07 Sep 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC1000196937
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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 in English & maths level 2 qualifications are required unless you are already exempt.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
The right candidate may secure a full-time job within dentistry. 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
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4/C) Desired
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
SOUTHERN DENTAL LIMITED
http://www.colosseumdental.com/
Address
West Street
Newbury
RG14 1BE
Training
Apprenticeship standard
Dental nurse (integrated)
Level 3 (A level)
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