Apprentice Dental Nurse
Herongate Dental Surgery
Herongate, Essex
Apprentice Dental Nurse
Herongate Dental Surgery
The apprenticeship in dental nursing is an 18-month government funded course and is comprised of 3 main components: • City & Guilds Level 3 Extended Diploma in Dental Nursing • Functional Skills English & Maths level 2 qualifications (unless exempt) • Integrated End Point Assessment – consisting of a synoptic test, interview & observation. You will provide efficient and reliable chair-side support to Practice Clinicians.
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Closing date: 25 Mar 2023
Apprenticeship summary
Annual wage
£14,976.00
Working week
Monday to Friday, shifts to be confirmed.
Total hours per week: 32.0
Expected duration
18 Months
Possible start date
28 Mar 2023
Date posted
24 Jan 2023
Distance
3.1 miles
Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level)
Reference number
VAC1000125646
Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
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
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
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.
What is the expected career progression 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/
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Administrative skills, Team working, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4) Desired
Things to consider
You will be required to be immunised against Hepatitis B. You will also need to pass a DBS check.
About the employer
Herongate Dental Clinic, established over 28 years ago strives to provide high quality, effective treatment in safe and welcoming surroundings. Patient needs are always at the forefront of our efforts and we continually ensure we have a strong commitment to:
Clinical excellence
Patient focused care
Meeting expectations
Our team endeavours to provide each patient with the care, consideration and information they deserve whilst working in a highly skilled and professional manner.
Employer
Herongate Dental Surgery
https://herongatedental.co.uk/
Address
152 Brentwood Road
Herongate
Brentwood
CM13 3PD
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Training
Training provider
TEMP DENT DENTAL AGENCY LIMITED
Contact
Daniel Swann
Apprenticeship standard
Dental nurse (integrated)
Level 3 (A level)
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