Yeah - I'm on a gap year at the moment A*AA at A Level, 6A*s and 6As at GCSE and 718.5 in my UKCAT! I'm also working part time as a dental nurse in an NHS practice and have work experience in NHS practice, 2 private practices and a dental lab

Reply 85

nedatabarra

Original post by sra5

Very good. You managed to get a job as a dental nurse during your Gap year. I was thinking I might do the same thing If I dont get any offer this year. Could you please tell me if I can apply for a paid job as a dental nurse without qualification in this field?

Reply 86

sra5

Original post by nedatabarra

Yes you can apply without a qualification and still get paid. You can do it as an apprentice too if you want to get the qualification!

Reply 87

nedatabarra

Original post by sra5

Yes you can apply without a qualification and still get paid. You can do it as an apprentice too if you want to get the qualification!

Thanks for your reply. I also sent you a private message and I will appreciate your reply.

Reply 88

jessnm

Anyone going from NI next Thursday?

Reply 89

Lau123ren

Original post by jessnm

Anyone going from NI next Thursday?

Yeah I am!

Reply 90

mattlogan

anyone got an interview on feb 19th...i cant wait..

Reply 91

Hollyrid

Got an interview today for the 26th February. So pleased. Hope everyone else is doing well!

Reply 92

08taylork

Original post by Hollyrid

Got an interview today for the 26th February. So pleased. Hope everyone else is doing well!

I have an interview then :biggrin:

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Reply 93

AndreaBCD

Original post by nedatabarra

Hi,

You don't need to be qualified to train as a dental nurse, however you must be on a training course in order to work in a dental practice. This means that you must be enrolled with a training provider for a course. You can do this through being an apprentice, although this ties you in for 2 years so might not be suitable for your gap year. You can also do this through a classroom course or an online course, which is possible to do in a year if you can find the right practice. The National Diploma is the most flexible option for this and there are a number of practices out there. It's the same with everything - some will help you and others will not because they want a longer commitment. My advice is to get out there and speak to as many practices as possible. You will also need to have your Hep B jabs before you can work clinically - so it would be worth arranging these so that you can start straight away when you find something. If you have any questions then I am happy to help :smile:

Good luck!

Reply 94

MEPLUS-->YOU

Anyone know the ratio of Interview:Offer?? I can't find it anywhere.

Reply 95

mattlogan

Original post by MEPLUS-->YOU

Anyone know the ratio of Interview:Offer?? I can't find it anywhere.

in 2012 i think it was 300 interviews for 150 offers if i remember correctly from the open day, so similar to that i would guess

Reply 96

nishab_

Does anyone know any past stations/questions that have come up in previous years? Have no idea what to prepare or expect :frown:

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Reply 97

MEPLUS-->YOU

Original post by mattlogan

in 2012 i think it was 300 interviews for 150 offers if i remember correctly from the open day, so similar to that i would guess

Thank you, I just hope there is enough space to squeeze me in. :colondollar:

Good luck everyone!

Reply 98

holty_40

Hi This is probably a stupid question , I realise they give out more offers than actual places because some will not accept them. But what happens say if they give out 150 offers and 120 accept them, surely all the people carnt go.

Reply 99

holty_40

Original post by EmzzyC

I have an interview at Newcastle and now Liverpool. Had a rejection from Manchester and still waiting on shefield.
Also offer from Birmingham for pharmacy.

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Hi can I ask how you got an offer for Pharmacy, as we were told not to bother applying as it states we want to study dentistry all over our statements.