Annual wage £13,312.00 Wages explained Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week). Minimum Wage Rates Working week Full time hours including one late evening per week. Hours to be confirmed at interview. Total hours per week: 40.0 Expected duration 18 Months Possible start date 01 Jul 2024 Date posted 2 days ago Apprenticeship level Advanced Level 3 (A level) Reference number VAC1000252475 Positions 1 available What you will do in your working day 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 The training you will be getting 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 to expect at the end of your 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 Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness Qualifications GCSE or equivalent English and Maths (Grade GCSEs at grades C/4 or above) Essential Other Functional Skills (Grade Level 2 in English and Maths) Essential Things to consider You will need to have a keen interest in becoming a dental nurse and not be put off by the sight of blood and saliva, you will also be standing for long periods of time. You will be required to have a DBS check and be vaccinated against Hepatitis B.