Apprentice Dental Nurse

Summary

This vacancy is for an Apprentice Dental Nurse based in Kirkby. As an Apprentice Dental Nurse, you will help the dentist perform any type of dental care treatment and other processes. You do not need any previous experience, as full training will be provided.

Annual wage: £12,480 to £22,308 a year
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Training course: Dental nurse (integrated) (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday: 9am - 5:30pm (breaks to be confirmed)
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 7 October
Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
Positions available: 1

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

We Are looking to take on an Apprentice Dental Nurse to join our small friendly team. You do not need any previous experience, as full training will be provided. We are a forward thinking practice, always looking towards the latest technologies and systems to help give the best care possible.

At Lonsdale Dental Practice, we carry out a wide range of treatments, such as Dental Implants, Endodontics, Gum grafting and more providing you with excellent opportunities to learn and grow as you progress in your career.

You will learn on the job whilst working towards your level 3 Dental Nurse Qualification. All of our team are available to support you through your studies and training.

Your main duties will be to assist clinicians in their day to day treatments, provide excellent patient care and carry out effective decontamination of instruments and the surgeries. You will also assist our receptionist to ensure you learn all areas of the job role.

As we are located in Kirkby Lonsdale, your own transport will be required.

The duties within this role include:

Assist the dentist/therapist/hygienist during all clinical procedures
Carry out and be responsible for all Health and Safety and cross-infection policies and procedures within the dental surgery
Assist the dentist during all clinical procedures in the surgery which will include fillings, root canal treatment, bridge crown and denture preparation and extractions
Assessments, this may also include minor oral surgery
Assist the hygienist with scale and polish and oral health promotion plus charting and periodontal assessments
Record and store notes, charting, medical history and radiographs on either paper-based or computerised systems
Reception duties which include answering the telephone, greeting patients, making appointments and recording them correctly on the system
Disposing of all waste correctly, including clinical, sharps, specialist, amalgam, and normal domestic
Assisting with the preparation of the patient and equipment during the taking of x-rays and processing and storing all images

Where you’ll work

Tram Lane

Kirkby Lonsdale

Cumbria

LA6 2BQ

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

TRAINING 2000 LIMITED

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