Dental Nurse Apprentice
RUBERY DENTAL SURGERY LTD
BIRMINGHAM, B45 9JR
Closes in 9 days (Monday 30 September at 11:59pm)
Posted on 5 September 2024
Summary
Fantastic opportunity, fully funded training will be provided. Training will take place on the job, alongside online learning. The applicant is required to do all aspects of dental nursing including decontamination procedures. Duties include; working alongside the dentist, taking instruction, and maintaining good infection control procedures.
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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: 9.00am - 5.30pm (Shifts TBC).
30 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
- Working alongside the dentist taking instruction from them
- Maintaining good infection control procedures
- Ensuring cleanliness of surgery, equipment and instruments
- Dictate information from the dentist
- Arrange appointments, answer calls and input data
- Ensure records are kept up to date and to maintain confidentiality at all times
Where you’ll work
119 NEW ROAD
RUBERY
REDNAL
BIRMINGHAM
B45 9JR
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
HARRIET ELLIS TRAINING SOLUTIONS 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
- The Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Dental Nursing apprenticeship provides you with the qualifications and skills required to work within the field of a dental nurse
- This is an online training programme with weekly online teaching sessions
- The training schedule has yet to be agreed upon, further details will be made available at a later date
- Once qualified, you can register as a dental nurse with the General Dental Council
- Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- English Language and Maths (grade C/4 or above)
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
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
Other requirements
You will need to have a DBS check and Hepatitis B vaccinations to work in a clinical setting.
Applications for this apprenticeship: please email your CV and cover letter to ruberydc.dental@nhs.net.
We are willing to wait for the right candidate or can start before the start date.
About this company
We are a caring team of professionals that value the importance of healthy, strong teeth and most of all, a happy, confidence boosting smile. We would be delighted to take care of the dental needs of you and your family.
https://www.ruberydentalsurgery.com (opens in new tab)
After this apprenticeship
There is a wide range of opportunities available to enable registered dental nurses to extend their clinical duties and develop their knowledge and skills within particular areas of interest, for example:
- Dental radiography
- Oral health education
- Further education in different healthcare fields
- Progression onto University to become a dental hygienist/therapist
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
HARRIET ELLIS TRAINING SOLUTIONS LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is
VAC1000275112.
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Closes in 9 days (Monday 30 September at 11:59pm)
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