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- Friday, 8:15am-5:15pm Total hours per week: 40 Expected duration 18 Months Possible start date 10 Jun 2024 Date posted 22 Apr 2024 Apprenticeship level Advanced Level 3 (A level) Reference number VAC1000246289 Positions 1 available What you will do in your working day The duties within this role include: Assist the dentist/therapist/hygienist during all clinical procedures Carry out and be responsible for all Health and Safety and Cross Infection policies and procedures within the dental surgery Assist the dentist during all clinical procedures in the surgery which will include fillings, root canal treatment, bridge crown and denture preparation and extractions Assessments, this may also include minor oral surgery. Assist the hygienist with scale and polish and oral health promotion plus charting and periodontal assessments Record and store notes, charting, medical history and radiographs on either paper based or computerised systems Reception duties which include answering the telephone, greeting patients, making appointments and recording them correctly on the system Disposing of all waste correctly, including clinical, sharps, specialist, amalgam, and normal domestic Assisting with the preparation of the patient and equipment during the taking of x-rays and processing and storing all images The training you will be getting Level 3 Dental Nursing Apprenticeship Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English Safeguarding First Aid Preparation for the end point assessment What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship The successful candidate will work towards achieving a level 3 qualification in dental nursing with experience in a busy dental practice. Upon completion of the Level 3 qualification, you will be an experienced and qualified dental nurse, and as such you can continue building up skills that will always be in demand. You could then progress to acquire specialist qualifications in areas such as sedation, dental radiography and oral health education. You may take on more responsibilities as a trainer for other dental nurses or move into a management role within your dental practice, or decide to apply for a course to qualify as a dental hygienist or therapist. Requirements and prospects Desired skills and personal qualities Communication skills, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Team working, Initiative Qualifications GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4 (C)) Essential GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4 (C)) Essential GCSE or equivalent Science (Grade 4 (C)) Desired Things to consider Please do not contact the company direct. Please note; we reserve the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received a suitable number of applications from which to make a shortlist. Please ensure you apply ASAP if you wish to be considered for this role.