Dental Nurse Apprentice
PELSALL LANE DENTAL LIMITED
Walsall, WS4 1NA
Closes in 20 days (Friday 11 October at 11:59pm)
Posted on 10 September 2024
Summary
To assist the dentist or hygienist in surgery and help on reception where needed. Level 3 apprenticeship.
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Training course
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Dental nurse (integrated) (level 3)
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Hours
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Mon - Tue 08:45 - 17:30 Wed - Fri 07:45 - 16:00
38 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
Duties will include:-
- Assisting the dentist chairside
- Updating Client Records
- Cleaning and decontamination of tools
- Surgery reception duties
- General administration duties
Where you’ll work
33 B Pelsall Lane
Rushall
Walsall
WS4 1NA
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
Dental Nurse Level 3.
There may be a need to complete your functional skills in maths and English if necessary.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- Maths (grade 4)
- 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
- Initiative
- Logical
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
Other requirements
Candidates will need to pass a DBS check to start the role.
How will you get to your place of work?
About this company
As a friendly family run practice, we really pride ourselves in our dedication to patient welfare and satisfaction. In 1992, Dr Altaf Kotadia purchased the practice and has since made it his goal to offer his patients the highest quality of care by tending to the smallest of details. In 2016, Dr Aleeya Kotadia, Altaf's daughter, joined as a partner and has followed in his footsteps by working to create a warm and welcoming environment tailoring treatments to individual needs.
We work together closely within the practice to ensure our patients have all the support and information they need, and really value the close relationships we form with those who have been seeing us for many years. It is a privilege to be able to treat patient families through the generations, and we believe that this continued support is testament to our commitment to patient happiness and wellbeing.
After this apprenticeship
There will be a full time position available for the right candidate.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
P.T.P. TRAINING LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is
VAC1000275771.
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Closes in 20 days (Friday 11 October at 11:59pm)
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