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7 | Hygienist

Clinical | Dental

Specific Roles

Working in Dental
7 \| Hygienist \| Dental Hygiene
Staff

Job Requirements

Skills

	Basic IT
	Challenging situations
	Extensive experience: 5+ years
	Flexibility
	Leadership & management
	NHS values
	Organising techniques
	Patient centred services
	Teamwork
	Working with children

Qualifications

Apprenticeship
	Clinical dental technician \| Level 5

Alternative
	Degree (Clinical) \| Level 6

Training

	Clinical Mandatory Training
	Core Mandatory Training
	Delivering an Enhanced Patient Experience
	Health, Safety and Welfare
	Infection Prevention and Control
	Management competences
	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: Mary Seacole programme

Progression Examples

Band 8a

Service Manager

Alternative Route Examples

Band 5

Officer

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