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6 | Hygienist

Clinical | Dental

Specific Roles

Working in Dental
6 \| Hygienist \| Dental Hygiene

Job Requirements

Skills

	Basic IT
	Challenging situations
	Flexibility
	NHS values
	Organising techniques
	Patient centred services
	Significant experience: 2 to 5 years
	Teamwork
	Working with children
	Written and verbal communication

Qualifications

Apprenticeship
	Clinical dental technician \| Level 5

Alternative
	Degree (Clinical) \| Level 6
	Foundation Degree (Clinical) \| Level 5

Training

	Clinical Mandatory Training
	Core Mandatory Training
	Delivering an Enhanced Patient Experience
	Health, Safety and Welfare
	Infection Prevention and Control
	Mindfulness
	Safeguarding Adults or Children

In-Role Learning Opportunities

Continuous Professional Development

	E-Portfolio
	Personal development review
	Post Graduate Clinical Practice competencies

Personal Development

NHS Leadership Academy: Edward Jenner programme

Progression Examples

Band 7

Hygienist

Alternative Route Examples

Band 5

Supervisor

The following list contains examples of relevant qualifications that would be seen as equivalent options when compared to the latest Apprenticeship (standard).