Apprentice Dental Nurse Pan Dental
As an apprentice dental nurse, you will provide clinical support to dentists, hygienists, and patients, and provide the dentist with the correct instruments and equipment, and assist with reception or any clerical duties as required, and perform other tasks as reasonably requested by your practice manager.
Closing date: 04 Jan 2024
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£10,982.40
Option for time and a half on Saturdays
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Working week
Monday - Tuesday, 8.00am - 5.30pm, Wednesday, 9.00am - 4.15pm, Thursday, 8.00am - 5.30pm and Friday, 8.00am - 4.0pm (At college however the college day could be subject to change depending on timetabling)
Total hours per week: 38.5
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Expected duration
24 Months
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Possible start date
01 Mar 2024
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Date posted
14 Nov 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC1000211845
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Positions
2 available
What you will do in your working day
- Open and close the surgery daily
- Adhere to health and safety protocols as well as cross-infection to the highest standard
- Ensure all dental instruments are correctly decontaminated
- Set up for every patient
- Provide the Dentist with the correct instruments and equipment
- Serve as an assistant to the Dentist during treatment by passing relevant equipment and instruments, in the same vein retracting and
aspirating when necessary - Mix and prepare materials
- Write patient notes efficiently and correctly as dictated by the Dentist
- Monitor patients from the entering the room, during treatment and after the surgery
- Offer reassurance and support to patients
- Carry out stock control
- Greet patients and check them in
- Answer the phone and deal with patient enquiries if on Reception
- Book appointments
- Take payment
- Liaise with laboratories and referral hospitals/practices
The training you will be getting
Dental Nurse (integrated) Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:
- Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing
- First Aid training (at college)
- End Point Assessment of knowledge test, observation and
professional discussion, portfolio
What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship
- Pan Dental is committed to the progression of its staff. Nurses are encouraged to explore all avenues of professional growth
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
Pan Dental
Address
7 Old Square
Warwick
CV34 4RA
Training
Training provider
WARWICKSHIRE COLLEGE
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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