Dental Nurse Level 3 Standard Apprenticeship

Summary

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic individual to work alongside the dentist. Duties will include assisting in the provision and delivery of dental care to patients, reception duties and decontamination/sterilising in the surgery.

Annual wage: £9,984 a year
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Training course: Dental nurse (integrated) (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday, shift times to be confirmed.
30 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 25 November
Duration: 1 year 9 months
Positions available: 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

Seek to provide optimum dental care
Be aware at all times of the whole person coming to you for care and try to enhance their wellbeing
Ensure that the dental surgery operates efficiently, is fully stocked and equipped, and that the operating environment for the dentist is as efficient as possible
Help provide a comfortable, attractive, clean and uncluttered environment for the patients
Maintain correct uniform and a professional manner and appearance
Deal competently and safely with hazardous or toxic waste or materials
Be flexible with hours of work in case of a dental emergency
Be responsible for the maintenance of equipment
Process and file x-rays
Ensure cross infection control is maintained
Check and change x-ray processing machines
Monitor autoclaves daily using test strips
Clean suction tubes and check drain
Check day notes
Write up day notes if necessary
Switch on/off compressor
Greet patients at the door and escort to and from the surgery
Make appointments for patients in person or on the telephone for the dentist and hygienist
Be able to communicate comfortably and effectively with patients about money and accept and record payments for treatment in the appropriate manner

Where you’ll work

117 DROYLSDEN ROAD

MANCHESTER

M40 1NT

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

THE OLDHAM 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