Annual wage £12,480.00 Increases subject to regular performance reviews 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 to Friday 8.30am-5.30pm 30 mins Lunch Total hours per week: 37.5 Expected duration 18 Months Possible start date 26 Jun 2024 Date posted 30 Apr 2024 Apprenticeship level Advanced Level 3 (A level) Reference number VAC1000243202 Positions 1 available What you will do in your working day Reporting to the Practice Manager: Full job description including day to day expected duties includes: Greeting patients Chair side assistance to the dentist during all dental procedures including surgical procedures Recording of patient’s clinical records to computer. Clean and prepare surgery before, during and after patient treatments Disinfection and decontamination of used instruments after patients Additionally you will be expected to act as a receptionist when necessary and carry out routine clerical tasks - handling payments, booking appointments, answering the telephone Attend Charles Clifford Dental Hospital one day per week within the duration of the apprenticeship to study: Dental anatomy, Oral diseases, medical emergencies, dental radiography and sterilisation. You will learn about oral health promotion and preventative dentistry techniques. Some units will focus on patient care and management and you will cover legal and ethical issues. The training you will be getting Dental Nurse Apprenticeship - working to the Apprentice Standard (Level 3) over 18 months This will include college attendance at Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield; with formative assessments and a final End Point Assessment for evaluation and accreditation including the Level 3 Extended Extended Diploma in Dental Nursing. What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship Excellent career development pathway after success completion of the apprenticeship; allowing professional registration with the GDC as a dental nurse. 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, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness Qualifications GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4/C plus) Essential GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4/C plus) Essential GCSE or equivalent Combined Sciences (Grade 4/C plus) Desired