Dental Nurse Apprenticeship

RODERICKS DENTAL HOLDINGS LIMITED

Apprenticeship 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.

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Closing date: November 29, 2024

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Wage:
£12,480 a year
Total hours per week:
37
Expected duration (weeks):
52
Positions (available):
1
Date posted:
November 14, 2024
Possible start date:
December 2, 2024
Apprenticeship level:

Advanced

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 and greeting patients
  • Taking payments
  • Booking appointments and follow ups
  • Sterilising and preparing equipment for Dentists
  • Recording and dealing with patient records
  • Supporting patients wellbeing and dental experience
  • Cleaning dental areas including chairs

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. 

  • 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/

Employer

RODERICKS DENTAL HOLDINGS LIMITED

We are very proud to offer comprehensive NHS treatments in every one of our practices across the UK. In addition we provide private dental services, so whichever Rodericks practice you attend, you have the option to receive treatments on an NHS (within NHS regulations) or private basis. We are committed to providing the best possible dentistry. Each member of our team is carefully selected, mentored and supervised to ensure we deliver the service you expect and deserve.

Training

Training Provider:

TEMP DENT DENTAL AGENCY LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard:

Dental nurse (integrated) (level 3)