Apprenticeship Dental Nurse
BROOKHOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE
STAFFORD, ST20 0GP
Closes in 3 days (Monday 30 September at 11:59pm)
Posted on 29 August 2024
Summary
Brookhouse Dental Practice is a dental surgery near Gnosall. They are looking to recruit a Dental Nurse to work in their practice to obtain their Level 3 qualification. You will greet patients, assist dentists in performing general duties, plus much more.
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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, 9.00am - 5.00pm.
Occasional Saturday.
Shifts to be confirmed.
40 hours a week
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Possible start date
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Tuesday 1 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
As an apprentice dental nurse, learning about the extensive variety of instruments used within the practice is paramount and what different treatments they may be used for.
Duties:
- How to zone these correctly in your surgery to prevent cross-contamination
- You will become familiar with different materials that are used throughout the practice and what is needed for all treatments
- Learn how to mix these materials
- Assist dentists in performing their general duties
- Ad hoc duties to help support the office function
Where you’ll work
GNOSHALL HEALTH CENTRE
BROOKHOUSE ROAD
GNOSALL
STAFFORD
ST20 0GP
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
SANDWELL 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
- Upon completion of your Apprenticeship, you'll receive a Level 3 Dental Nursing Apprenticeship qualification approved by the General Dental Council
- Training will take place at the dental surgery in Gnosall, you will not be required to attend college, however you will be allocated a minimum of 6 hours per week to complete academic tasks
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- Math and English (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
- Administrative skills
- Attention to detail
- Communication skills
- Customer care skills
- Number skills
- Organisation skills
- Patience
Other requirements
A confident, friendly, outgoing personality.
The ability to calm and reassure anxious patients.
Good hand skills and attention to detail.
Organizational skills.
The ability to act quickly and calmly under pressure.
Teamwork skills to work as part of the dental team.
About this company
Brookhouse Dental Practice is a dental surgery near Gnosall and provides a list of procedures with a price list listed below if available. The surgery has 7 reviews with a rating of 4.4 stars out of 5.
After this apprenticeship
- A full-time position with the employer is available upon completion of the apprenticeship
- Alternatively, on completion of this Level 3 Dental Nursing Advanced Apprenticeship the apprentice can register with the General Dental Council as a qualified Dental Nurse and complete a range of level 4 qualifications such as Oral Health or Radiography
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SANDWELL COLLEGE
apprentice@sandwell.ac.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is
VAC1000273626.
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