Apprentice Dental Nurse
LOVE THE DENTIST CHESTER LTD
Chester, CH1 1DA
Closes in 11 days (Monday 7 October at 11:59pm)
Posted on 16 August 2024
Contents
Summary
Being a dental nurse is demanding but a highly rewarding profession where you can use your personality to welcome and reassure patients. You will appreciate the need for excellent customer care paired with the very best dentistry.
- Annual wage
- £12,147.20 a year
- Training course
- Dental nurse (integrated) (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 08:30 - 17:00 (1 hour lunch), Friday, 08:30 - 16:00 (30 min lunch)
36 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 21 October
- Duration
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2 Years
- Positions available
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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 searching for a motivated, confident, bubbly and friendly individual to join our team.
Below is a summary of the role of an apprentice Dental Nurse. The training will be supported and supervised by the Practice Manager and other team members. This is what will ultimately be achieved.
Employment duties:
- Assist dentist, hygienist or therapist by providing dental chairside support duties relevant to stage of competence under supervision of a named GDC registrant in accordance with the GDC guidance for trainee dental nurses
- Work towards a nationally recognised qualification leading to the registration with the GDC
- Follow all practice policies and procedures
- Establish, promote and maintain productive working relationships with all of the dental team
- Liaise with the practice manager on all matters concerning administration, pay and conditions
- Assist with reception duties and perform other clerical duties if required
- Take reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your work
Develop and demonstrate competence in:
- The chairside support procedures
- The manipulation and application of dental materials across a range of dental treatment procedures
- Knowledge and application of a wide range of dental instruments and equipment relevant for dental procedures
- Decontamination and preparation of treatment rooms for a range of dental procedures
- Decontamination of dental devices using appropriate practice decontamination equipment after receiving the necessary vaccinations
- Decontamination equipment maintenance in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions
- Waste segregation and disposal in accordance with the practice policies and procedures
- Use of the practice computer and X-ray systems
- Completion of laboratory request forms and keeping records of all items sent, received and fitted
- Checking that all necessary laboratory work is returned and ready for each session
- Provide patient support by:
- Liaising with reception over appointments for each patient
- Escorting patients from the waiting room to the surgery, confirming the patient’s medical history is up-to-date and communicating to the dentist or hygiene therapist any change in medical history or problems that he/she has noted
- Monitoring, supporting and reassuring patients
- Supporting the patient and colleagues if there is an emergency
- Providing appropriate advice to patients
Where you’ll work
9, St John Street,
Chester
CH1 1DA
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
CHESHIRE COLLEGE SOUTH AND WEST
Your training course
Dental nurse (integrated) (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
Progression from watching to shadowing and then ‘flying solo’ over the space of a few months, depending on the learner.
Level 3 Dental Nurse apprenticeship standard, which includes:
Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
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
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Polite
Other requirements
Dental nurse involves lots of hard work and being on your feet for much of the day.
About this company
Love The Dentist Chester is an independent dental practice bringing you the best in dental care and customer service. Love the Dentist Chester provides patients with a comprehensive range of dental services that aims to keep mouths happy and healthy. The team prides itself on providing an experienced and professional service, helping patients feel at ease while they maintain or improve your dental health.
After this apprenticeship
Dental Nursing can lead to several post qualifications including radiology, oral health education and further education to become a dental hygiene therapist.
You will learn how to become a fantastic dental nurse which will in turn open opportunities to further your career within dentistry.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
CHESHIRE COLLEGE SOUTH AND WEST
Sophie Cain
sophie.cain@ccsw.ac.uk
07867143886
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000271721.
Apply now
Closes in 11 days (Monday 7 October at 11:59pm)
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