Dental Nurse Apprenticeship
DR DIPTI LAD LTD
Uppingham, Rutland
Dental Nurse Apprenticeship
DR DIPTI LAD LTD
A fantastic opportunity is available to work and train towards becoming a fully qualified Dental Nurse at Andrews Dental Care located in Uppingham Leicestershire. This role will include, assisting the dentist chair side, ensuring the best care and welfare of patients, and ensuring patient records are accurately maintained and stored securely.
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Closing date: 28 Mar 2023
Apprenticeship summary
Annual wage
£8,112.00
Working week
Working hours will be between Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5.30pm, Friday 8.30am to 12.30pm, and will be agreed with the successful applicant.
Total hours per week: 26
Expected duration
24 Months
Possible start date
03 Apr 2023
Date posted
01 Feb 2023
Distance
3.5 miles
Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level)
Reference number
VAC1000128037
Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
The Apprentice Dental Nurse role will require you to support your colleagues in providing an excellent service to all our patients.
Your duties would typically include the following:
- Assisting the Dentist chair side during clinical procedures.
- Keeping the clinical areas and all equipment and instruments clean, tidy, and sterile.
- Ensuring the best care and welfare of patients.
- Accurately completing patient clinical records as directed.
- Ensuring adequate stock of materials and other items within the surgery.
- Ensuring computer/written records are accurately maintained and securely stored.
- Liaising with reception to ensure smooth patient communications and transfer of records.
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
Dental Nursing Apprenticeship Standard.
A level 3 Dental Nurse qualification.
Fortnightly day release college attendance required at Leicester College Freemans Park Campus throughout the course of the program.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
Potential career progress routes on completion of the dental nursing apprenticeship include:
- Treatment Co-ordinator.
- Oral Health Educator.
- NVQ Assessor.
- Senior Dental Nurse.
- Practice Manager.
- Specialist Nursing.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Team working, Initiative, Patience, Reliable, Punctual, Professional, Hard-working
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 9-4 (A*-C) or L2 equivalent) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 9-4 (A*-C) or L2 equivalent) Essential
Things to consider
The practice is busy, and you will be exposed to the sight of blood. The successful candidate will be expected to work hard towards gaining their formal qualifications.
The successful candidate will be required to have a Hep B vaccination and a DBS check.
About the employer
The practice is situated in a wonderful modern practice on the outskirts of Uppingham, designed for us by a local architect and built to the highest standards.
We are a contemporary private dental practice based in Uppingham, easily accessible from many villages in Rutland, Oakham, Corby, Melton, Lincolnshire, and Leicestershire. We have a well-established reputation for providing an excellent range of dental care in a friendly and welcoming environment.
Employer
DR DIPTI LAD LTD
Address
UNIT 1D
UPPINGHAM GATE
UPPINGHAM
LE15 9NY
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Training
Training provider
LEICESTER COLLEGE
Contact
Linda Barbour
07825175730
Apprenticeship standard
Dental nurse (integrated)
Level 3 (A level)
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