Apprentice Dental Nurse

A Country Dental Practice

Dorchester, DT1 1UF

Closes in 12 days (Tuesday 1 October at 11:59pm)

Posted on 8 July 2024

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Summary

We are seeking a passionate and driven individual to join our team as an apprentice dental nurse. This role involves providing chair side assistance during patient treatments, offering support to patients throughout their procedures, and performing various other tasks around the practice.

Annual wage
£15,000 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

£7.50 per hour, plus bonuses for performance and engagement

Training course
Dental nurse (integrated) (level 3)
Hours
Full time 40 Hours per week Mon-Fri – 8.00 am – 5 pm Part time 32 Hours per Week – 3 days a week – days and hours subject to agreement between apprentice and employer

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 7 October

Duration

1 Year 6 Months

Positions available

2

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

  • Shadowing qualified and experienced dental nurse through below:
  • Following practice policies,
  • Provide chair side support while patients receive care and treatment,
  • Work closely with the dentist, hygienist and therapist working as a team,
  • Greeting patients and making sure they are comfortable and safe,
  • Preparing items necessary for a dental procedures in line with crows infection guidelines,
  • Assisting on delivering patient care,
  • Keeping records and taking notes,
  • Follow cross infection control policy as well as provide decontamination of dental instruments according to HTM-01-05

Where you’ll work

40 Great Western Road

Dorchester

DT1 1UF

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

YEOVIL 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

    The apprenticeship training is delivered through a combination of workplace learning and regular college attendance. This training will teach you the knowledge, skills and behaviours set out in the Dental Nurse Level 3 standard. On completion the apprentice will receive Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice of Dental Nursing qualification. Functional Skills in Maths and English may also be required depending on current level.   

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • English (grade Grade 4/C or above)
    • Mathematics (grade 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
    • Organisation skills
    • Customer care skills
    • Problem solving skills
    • Presentation skills
    • Administrative skills
    • Team working
    • Initiative
    • Non judgemental
    • Patience

    Other requirements

    You MUST be prepared to commit to your work and training for the duration of the apprenticeship. In some cases, you may be required to have a telephone interview with Yeovil College prior to your application being passed on. If a suitable candidate is found prior to the advertised closing date, it may close earlier so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

    About this company

    Our team is dedicated to fostering a warm and welcoming atmosphere for our patients while delivering high-quality care. We strive to develop a culture of mutual respect among all team members, creating a positive environment that supports professional development and growth.

    After this apprenticeship

    Registration as a Dental Nurse with the General Dental Council (GDC)

    Further progression may well be available in other areas within our sector, upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    YEOVIL COLLEGE

    Vicki Davey

    Victoria.davey@yeovil.ac.uk

    01935 845561

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000261057.

    Apply now

    Closes in 12 days (Tuesday 1 October at 11:59pm)

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