Apprentice Dental Nurse Bryn Dental Practice

An exciting opportunity for a motivated and professional apprentice dental nurse, to train and work within a busy dental practice in the Bryn area. The successful candidate will need to have excellent communication skills and a willingness to learn all aspects of dental nursing. If this is you, why not apply!

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Closing date: 08 May 2024

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £12,313.60

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday, 8.50am - 5.15pm. 1 hour for lunch.

    Total hours per week: 37

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    22 May 2024

  • Date posted

    24 Apr 2024

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000246809

  • Positions

    1 available

What you will do in your working day

Daily duties include but are not limited to:

  • Assisting the dentist in surgery
  • Communicating with patients
  • Showing empathy and being supportive to patients
  • Answering telephone calls and booking in appointments
  • Setting up and cleaning of surgeries
  • Sterilising instruments
  • Taking payments and completing general admin tasks
  • Everyday cleaning of the practice 

The training you will be getting

  • Upon completion, the apprentice will receive a Level 3 Dental Nurse Apprenticeship along with a level 3 Dental Nurse Diploma
  • The apprentice will attend a day release during term time, held at St Helens College Town Centre Campus

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

  • To become a fully qualified dental nurse
  • The successful applicant can progress onto post qualifications such as: radiography, impression taking, sedation and implant nursing

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Efficient, Good time keeping

Qualifications

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

Things to consider

Due to the nature of the job, appointments do not always run on time, so flexibility on working hours is needed as it is not always possible to finish on time. Due to working with the public, the hepatitis B vaccine is given to trainees.

About the employer

Bryn Dental Practice is a well-established NHS and private dental practice and has been treating patients for over 30 years.

Employer

Bryn Dental Practice

Address

8 DOWNALL GREEN ROAD

ASHTON IN MAKERFIELD

WIGAN

WN4 0DH

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Training

Training provider

ST HELENS 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

Contact

Connie

appenquiry@sthelens.ac.uk

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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