Apprentice Dental Nurse Bingley Dental Practice
Bingley Dental Practice located in the heart of Bingley are providing a fantastic opportunity for a hardworking and determined candidate to work with their team of qualified professionals as an Apprentice Dental Nurse.
Closing date: 26 Aug 2022
Apprenticeship summary
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Weekly wage
£180.38
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
Monday-Thursday 8:45 - 5:30 Friday 8 - 4:30 (37.5 hours per week)
Total hours per week: 37.50
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Expected duration
20 months
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Possible start date
05 Sep 2022
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Date posted
30 Jun 2022
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC001849405
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Positions
1 available
Some of the jobs listed below will be part of your day to day activity:
- Provide chair-side assistance, ensuring that the correct equipment is available
- To communicate effectively with clinicians to provide high quality, patient focused care
- To provide and receive patient information which is complex and sensitive ensuring patient confidentiality is not compromised
- Building relationships with patients and showing excellent customer service
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills
- Good people skills, including the ability to work with children and difficult patients
- Computer literacy
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Ability to work well in a team
- Excellent communication skills
- Organisation and a methodical approach to work
- Confidence and a calm manner
- Ability to multitask
Personal qualities
- Punctual and friendly
- Willing to work as part of a team
- Eager to learn and progress
- Work hard to achieve the apprenticeship qualification and help the company grow as a whole
Desired qualifications
Candidates must have GCSEs at grades A*-C/9-4 (or equivalent) in English and maths.
Future prospects
There are a range of post registration courses available for dental nurses looking to further their education. They may include a range of higher education qualifications or other work-related education and training to support continuing profession development such as Certificate in Dental Sedation Nursing, Certificate in Oral Health Education etc.
About the employer
Bingley Dental Surgery are an NHS registered Dentist that offer a full range of treatments and have many years experience providing care to the local community. The practice is based adjacent to the local train station making in easily accessible for customers and employees alike.
Employer
Bingley Dental Practice
http://www.bingleydentalcentre.co.uk/
Address
1
Park Road
Bingley
BD16 4BD
Training
Training provider
BRADFORD COLLEGE
Applications for this apprenticeship are being processed by City Training Services
Contact
Tom Hughes 01274 728316 t.hughes@bradfordcollege.ac.uk
- You will be required to study on a day release basis for the knowledge aspect of this qualification.
Units covered are:
- Infection Control
- Assessment of oral health and treatment planning
- Dental Radiography
- Management of oral health diseases and dental procedures
Evidence of workplace competency is gathered in an electronic portfolio.
The apprenticeship has an End Point Assessment (EPA) which will be arranged in your workplace.
Functional skills if needed.
Apprenticeship standard
Dental nurse (integrated)
Level 3 (A level)
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