Dental Nurse Apprentice
Kirkholt Dental Centre
Rochdale, OL11 2JG
Closes in 27 days (Friday 18 October)
Posted on 17 June 2024
Summary
Immediate start for trainee dental nurse to join our small and friendly team. We are looking for an individual who is well presented, punctual, with good communication skills and a genuine interest in this role, and whose motivation and enthusiasm will be evident at the interview.
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Training course
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Dental nurse (integrated) (level 3)
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Hours
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Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm
40 hours a week
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Possible start date
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Monday 28 October
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and
work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
- Successful applicants will provide full clinical support to dentists and patients including chairside assistance, infection control and patient care
- To assist with reception or any clerical duties as requested and perform such other tasks as reasonably requested by the management team
- Full training will be given, and we have qualified staff on hand to aid in your development
- You will also be required to perform a receptionist service to patients including booking appointments and processing payments
- Taking confidential information from patients
- Developing digital radiographs
- You must have excellent customer service and organisational skills, good attention to detail and excellent IT skills
- You must also be flexible and punctual
Where you’ll work
6/7 The Strand
Rochdale
OL11 2JG
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or
other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
BURY 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
- Dental Nurse integrated Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
- A qualification approved by the General Dental Council - required to register as a Dental Nurse
- This is a work-based qualification with weekly timetabled classes (Expected to fall on Wednesdays)
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- English (grade C/4 or above)
- Maths (grade C/4 or above)
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
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
About this company
Kirkholt Dental Centre is situated in the heart of Rochdale. We are an established Dental practice and see ourselves as an approachable dental practice providing high quality, gentle dental care for all. Our aim is simple: we care for our patients as though they are family.
After this apprenticeship
- Subject to a successful apprenticeship you will be employed by the company
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BURY COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is
VAC1000258508.
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Closes in 27 days (Friday 18 October)
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