Dental Nurse Apprenticeship
Meon Dental Care
Stratford upon Avon, CV37 8TA
Closes in 27 days (Friday 29 November at 11:59pm)
Posted on 3 July 2024
Contents
Summary
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.
- Annual wage
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£13,312 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
This can increase after your 3 month probation review.
- Training course
- Dental nurse (integrated) (level 3)
- Hours
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4 days a week working + Designated Study Day
Monday to Friday 8:15am - 5:30pm
40 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Saturday 30 November
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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1
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
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.
Where you’ll work
Goose Lane
Lower Quinton
Stratford upon Avon
CV37 8TA
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
TEMP DENT DENTAL AGENCY LIMITED
Your training course
Dental nurse (integrated) (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
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 unless already exempt.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- English (grade Grade 4/C)
- Maths (grade Grade 4/C)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Other requirements
You will be required to be immunised against Hepatitis B. You will also need to pass a DBS check.
About this company
Our team has been led by Dr Neha Sahdev and her partner, Mr Rakesh Abrol, since their acquisition in the winter of 2021. With a small but determined and talented team in place, we have made significant strides to improve patient satisfaction by enhancing the quality of our care and offering better all-round dental care with a wide range of treatments. Located in a purpose-built health centre, the Meon Dental Care team consists of experienced dentists, therapists and support staff ready to assist you with all your dental concerns in a reassuring, compassionate environment.
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.
Health careers:
https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
TEMP DENT DENTAL AGENCY LIMITED
Mary-Petra Obika
mary.obika@tempdent.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000262357.
Apply now
Closes in 27 days (Friday 29 November at 11:59pm)
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