Apprentice Dental Nurse
SYNERGY DENTAL CARE LTD
Stoke-On-Trent, ST6 3QF
Closes in 12 days (Monday 7 October at 11:59pm)
Posted on 2 September 2024
Summary
Are you ambitious and looking to start a career with real progression opportunities? Do you enjoy meeting new people and working as part of an effective and supportive team? If you would like to know more about us, the role and how we can help you achieve your goals, we would love to hear from you.
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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 to Friday: 8.30am - 5.30pm; with 1-day release for training.
40 hours a week
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Possible start date
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Monday 14 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
- Greeting and caring for patients during their dental appointments
- Providing chairside assistance to members of the clinical team
- Updating computer records and supporting clinicians with taking patient notes
- Setting up surgeries ahead of treatment
- Cleaning surgeries and dental equipment following treatment whilst maintaining strict cross-infection controls
- Preparing instruments and materials during treatment
- Undergoing training and studying as required to develop your skills and achieve your nursing qualification
Where you’ll work
58 Newcastle Street
Stoke-On-Trent
ST6 3QF
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
P.T.P. TRAINING 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
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
- NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing
- You will be required to attend off-site training with your training provider, this will be 1-day release each week (Travel expenses will be provided for you to attend this)
- A Level 3 qualification which has been approved by the General Dental Council as meeting the requirements for entry to the professional register as a Dental Nurse
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent 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
- Number skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
About this company
We are a private dental practice in Stoke-on-Trent! We're a tight-knit team of eighteen dental professionals dedicated to giving our patients the best in general dentistry, implants, and teeth straightening. We believe in building strong and lasting relationships with our patients and our team, always striving to be great, and having a little fun along the way. And with two locations, there's never a dull moment.
https://synergydental.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
After this apprenticeship
Opportunities to develop your clinical skills with our Advanced Nurse Training Programme, including:
- Certificate in Dental Radiation
- Certificate in Oral Health Education
- Certificate in Infection Prevention & Control
- Certificate in Patient Care Coordination
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SYNERGY DENTAL CARE LTD
Lesley Morgan-Barlow
lesley@synergydental.co.uk
01782513237
The reference code for this apprenticeship is
VAC1000274287.
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