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 Monday 10 am–6 pm Tuesday 10 am–5 pm Wednesday 10 am–6 pm Thursday 10 am–6 pm Friday 10 am–6 pm Total hours per week: 40.0 Expected duration 20 Months Possible start date 13 May 2024 Date posted 05 Apr 2024 Apprenticeship level Advanced Level 3 (A level) Reference number VAC1000242213 Positions 1 available What you will do in your working day You may also help with reception work - making appointments, taking payments, dealing with paperwork and meeting and reassuring patients. Your tasks will include: Providing chair side assistance to the dentist Ensure the care and welfare of patients Preparing and maintaining the clinical environment Sterilisation of instruments Mixing materials Charting on the computer Complying with strict cross infection procedures Developing digital x-rays Ensure adequate stocks of materials are within the surgery Carrying out some reception and administrative tasks The training you will be getting This course is delivered using a blended delivery model, an apprentice will spend 2 days per month at Bradford College undertaking classroom-based learning in addition to regular workplace assessments. Upon successful completion of this apprenticeship, the apprentice will be awarded the following: Level 3 Extended Diploma in Dental Nursing Functional Skills in maths and English Level 2 (if applicable). What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship 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 We will be offering oral health practitioner level 4 and practice manager level 4 as possible progressions once you have completed your dental nurse apprenticeship Requirements and prospects Desired skills and personal qualities Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience Qualifications GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 9 - 4 (A - C)) Desired GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 9 - 4 (A - C)) Desired