Apprentice Dental Nurse
Martins Lane Dental Partnership
Wallasey, CH44 1BA
Closes in 4 days (Wednesday 18 September at 11:59pm)
Posted on 28 August 2024
Summary
This full-time position is well suited to an individual that is looking to advance in a dental career and gain direct experience in a thriving and supportive workplace. In practice, you will work closely with the dentist, assisting in surgery, as well as having sterilisation, decontamination and clinical duties, as well as possible reception cover.
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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 - Thursday, 8.50am - 5.40pm and Friday, 7.50am - 4.10pm.
38 hours a week
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Possible start date
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Thursday 19 September
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
- Chairside assistance including fillings, extractions and cross infection control
- Learn about the anatomy of the jaw and mandiable and tooth anatomy
- Required to learn all about certain medical conditions
Where you’ll work
Martins Lane Dental Partnership
1 Martins Lane
Wallasey
CH44 1BA
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
WIRRAL METROPOLITAN 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
Level 3 Dental Nurse (integrated) Apprenticeship Standard, including:
- Level 3 Extended Diploma in Dental Nursing
- Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviours
- End-Point Assessment
- Delivery of training to be confirmed
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- English (grade 5)
- Maths (grade 5)
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
- Team working
- Good listener
Other requirements
The successful candidate will be required to take an Enhanced DBS
check and will be required to have all childhood vaccinations and a
Hep B course once offered a position. This will be done at
Occupational Health and paid for by the employer.
They will also be required to attend college
About this company
A long-established family-owned Practice offering NHS and private dentistry to the local community. We endeavour to provide a quality service in a modern and relaxed atmosphere. Twelve modern air-conditioned surgeries enable us to provide excellence in every aspect of clinical care (5 surgeries have disabled access and facilities). We also provide IV and gaseous sedation. State-of-the-art diagnostic and sterilising equipment underpin our commitment to the highest standards of treatment.
http://www.martinslanedental.com (opens in new tab)
After this apprenticeship
- After gaining a qualification in Dental Nursing, there are post graduate qualifications to gain in radiography, sedation, oral hygiene instruction
- Many nurses also go on to do a Hygiene/Therapist course
and some even go on to do Dentistry
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
WIRRAL METROPOLITAN COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is
VAC1000273490.
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Closes in 4 days (Wednesday 18 September at 11:59pm)
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