Dental Nurse Apprentice Hermitage Dental Practice
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an apprentice dental nurse to join our friendly team at Hermitage Dental in Coalville. We are a private family-owned dental practice looking for a talented individual who shares our passion for new skills and is ready to join us in the next chapter of our exciting journey. As part of your position you will be preparing and maintaining the dental equipment, instruments and materials within a dental surgery.
Closing date: 30 Jun 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£10,982.40
Wages explained
Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).
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Working week
Full time hours including one late evening per week. Hours to be confirmed at interview.
Total hours per week: 40.0
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Expected duration
18 Months
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Possible start date
07 Jul 2023
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Date posted
23 May 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC1000162244
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
- Carrying out infection control and decontamination procedures
- Recording dental charting carried out by clinicians
- Preparing, mixing and handling dental materials
- Providing chair-side support to dentists, therapists and hygienists throughout a range of dental procedures
- Providing support and reassurance to patients
- Providing administration support in making appointments, taking payments and dealing with paperwork
- An experienced dental nurse will use their knowledge of dentistry to anticipate what is needed during treatment sessions, a skill that is highly valued by the clinician
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
College lessons are delivered by Sandwell College in the workplace/online. You will not be required to travel to the college site.
You will be trained in the Extended City and Guilds Level 3 Dental Nurse apprenticeship standard, which includes:
- Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing
- Emergency first aid in the workplace qualification at Level 3
- End-Point Assessment (EPA)
Completion of this qualification will enable candidates to register with the GDC as a qualified dental nurse. The practice also offers a full in-house training programme to cover the practical aspects of the job role.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
There are a wide range of opportunities available to enable registered dental nurses to extend their clinical duties and develop their knowledge and skills within particular areas of interest, for example:
- Dental radiography
- Implant nursing
- Oral health education
- Sedation dental nursing
- Orthodontic dental nursing
- Special care dental nursing
- Oral surgery dental nursing
- Taking dental impressions
- The application of topical fluoride
Dental nurses may also progress onto university to become a dental hygienist/therapist.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
Other Functional Skills (Grade Level 2 in English and Maths) Essential
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
Hermitage Dental Practice
https://www.hermitagedental.co.uk/
Address
50 SILVER STREET
WHITWICK
COALVILLE
LE67 5ET
Training
Apprenticeship standard
Dental nurse (integrated)
Level 3 (A level)
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