Dental Nursing Apprentice Level 3

Summary

Ice Dental & Implant Centre , are providing a fantastic opportunity for a hard working and determined candidate to work with their team of qualified professionals. You will assist the dental team in the day to day running of the practice. If you are looking for an exciting career in dental nursing, then apply today.

Wage

£18,720 a year

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Training course

Dental nurse (integrated) (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday 8:15am- 5:15pm

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 14 April 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

Some of the jobs listed below will be part of your day to day activity:

Provide chair-side assistance, ensuring that the correct equipment is available
To communicate effectively with clinicians to provide high quality, patient focused care
To provide and receive patient information which is complex and sensitive, ensuring patient confidentiality is not compromised
Building relationships with patients and show excellent customer service
Making sure all equipment is sterilized and ready before procedures and treatments

Where you’ll work

HIGH STREET
BLYTH
WORKSOP
S81 8EW

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

BRADFORD COLLEGE

Your training course

Dental nurse (integrated) (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Adhere to legal and ethical responsibilities in line with General Dental Council requirements
Take responsibility for the integrity of own actions and completed work, recognising the limits of your competence and experience
Comply with current best practice guidelines
Put patients’ interests first and act to protect them by working in a patient-centred way
Effectively manage own time and resources
Provide chair side support during dental procedures
Monitor, support and reassure patients throughout all aspects of their treatment, ensuring patient-centred care
Communicate appropriately, effectively and sensitively at all times and through all media
Respect patients’ dignity and choices and act without discrimination
Check that valid consent is obtained for all treatments and personal care delivery
Maintain patient confidentiality at all times
Work in the clinical environment in a safe and efficient manner
Select and prepare the correct equipment, instruments and materials
Carry out and record maintenance and testing of equipment in line with local policy, procedures and the scope of your own role
Manage and perform effective decontamination and infection control procedures complying with legislative, local and current best practice guidelines
Mix, handle, store and dispose of materials in line with manufacturers recommendations
Create and update accurate and current patient records, including social, medical and dental history, storing and archiving them securely and in line with legislation
Carry out processing of radiographs in line with local procedures and rules
Make effective decisions regarding the safety of patients when taking a radiograph
Deliver appropriate and current evidence-based oral and general health advice
Recognise and support action to deal with medical emergencies
Respond to medical emergencies and be competent in cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Take part in appraisal and ongoing review processes
Take part in continuous professional development activities
Reflect on how your daily practice complies with the General Dental Council requirements for continual improvement
Comply with personal development planning as specified by the General Dental Council
Participate in quality improvement activities as required
Be collaborative and work as part of the team
Adhere to legal and ethical responsibilities in line with General Dental Council requirements
Take responsibility for the integrity of own actions and completed work, recognising the limits of your competence and experience
Comply with current best practice guidelines
Put patients’ interests first and act to protect them by working in a patient-centred way
Effectively manage own time and resources
Provide chair side support during dental procedures
Monitor, support and reassure patients throughout all aspects of their treatment, ensuring patient-centred care
Communicate appropriately, effectively and sensitively at all times and through all media
Respect patients’ dignity and choices and act without discrimination
Check that valid consent is obtained for all treatments and personal care delivery
Maintain patient confidentiality at all times
Work in the clinical environment in a safe and efficient manner
Select and prepare the correct equipment, instruments and materials
Carry out and record maintenance and testing of equipment in line with local policy, procedures and the scope of your own role
Manage and perform effective decontamination and infection control procedures complying with legislative, local and current best practice guidelines
Mix, handle, store and dispose of materials in line with manufacturers recommendations
Create and update accurate and current patient records, including social, medical and dental history, storing and archiving them securely and in line with legislation
Carry out processing of radiographs in line with local procedures and rules
Make effective decisions regarding the safety of patients when taking a radiograph
Deliver appropriate and current evidence-based oral and general health advice
Recognise and support action to deal with medical emergencies
Respond to medical emergencies and be competent in cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Take part in appraisal and ongoing review processes
Take part in continuous professional development activities
Reflect on how your daily practice complies with the General Dental Council requirements for continual improvement
Comply with personal development planning as specified by the General Dental Council
Participate in quality improvement activities as required
Be collaborative and work as part of the team

Your training plan

As a Dental Nurse, you are responsible for providing general chair side assistance to the Dentist while maintaining the day to day running requirements of the practice and its patients.

Some of the jobs listed below will be part of your day-to-day activity:

Prepare the necessary materials and instruments
Provide clinical assistance to the dentists and hygienist while treating the patient, under their supervision
Take all reasonable methods to ensure patient comfort
Continually interpret the needs of the patients and dentists or hygienist, and deal with them promptly and efficiently
Building relationships with patients
Managing patient appointments
Making sure all equipment is sterilised and ready before procedures and treatments
Reception duties

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 9 - 4 (A* - C))
Maths (grade 9 - 4 (A* - C))

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

Other requirements

Please make sure you are able to get to and from the employer easily on a daily basis.

About this company

Ice Dental was set up in Blyth, Worksop in 2006 with one clear concept - to offer superior levels of service normally reserved for 5 star hotels in surroundings more often found in a luxury spa. Our aim is to provide you with the very best dental care and treatment, getting to understand your particular needs and making you feel truly cared for. We're conscious that many people don't like attending the dentist, so we always make a concerted effort to ensure you feel as relaxed as possible during your visit. Since the practice opened we've managed to turn many nervous patients into happy, regular visitors! We are extremely proud of our team - everyone is strongly committed to the ice dental concept, and this shines through in everything we do.

https://www.icedental.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

There are a range of post registration courses available for dental nurses looking to further their education. They may include a range of higher education qualifications or other work-related education and training to support continuing profession development. We will be offering Oral Health Practitioner Level 4 and Practice Manager Level 4 as possible progressions once you have completed your dental nurse apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BRADFORD COLLEGE

Tom Hughes

t.hughes@bradfordcollege.ac.uk

01274 728316

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000311434.

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