Dental Nurse Apprentice
Ambleside Dental
Shrewsbury, SY1 4ET
Closes in 16 days (Wednesday 16 October at 11:59pm)
Posted on 16 September 2024
Summary
A fantastic opportunity to work for a friendly and dynamic practice as a dental nurse apprentice. You will support the team with various duties within the surgery whilst completing a Level 3 Dental Nurse Apprenticeship. Duties include: assisting chair-side, dental duties, infection control and dealing with equipment.
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Training course
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Dental nurse (integrated) (level 3)
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Hours
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8.45am to 5.15pm, with 1.00pm - 2.00pm unpaid lunch break. Days to be confirmed.
37 hours a week
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Possible start date
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Thursday 17 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
Surgery duties included but not limited to:
- Opening the surgery
- Closing the surgery
- Assisting chair-side
- Dental duties
- Infection control
- Dealing with equipment
- Stock check
- Reception duties
Where you’ll work
1 Ambleside
Shrewsbury
SY1 4ET
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
WALSALL 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
- Dental Nurse Level 3 Apprenticeship qualification
- Weekly online training, three sessions over the course of the apprenticeship will be face to face at Walsall College
- Functional skills in maths and English, if required
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- English (grade C or 4)
- Maths (grade C or 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
- Team working
- Patience
About this company
Ambleside Dental Practice in Shrewsbury has been offering exceptional dental care and has continued to flourish since it was founded in 2005.
Our evolution, from a small practice with just two dentists, to a thriving dental practice, has been built upon by a large investment over the years. We are now designed to provide a distinctly 21st-century service. The modernisation has certainly fulfilled its promise, and yet its facilities and our determination to stay at the forefront of dentistry haven’t stopped us from being family-friendly and caring with plenty of warmth and consideration.
We make sure our environment is as calm and relaxed as possible, and that we treat each and every patient as an individual.
We take both NHS and private patients, so if you’re new to the area or you are simply looking for a dentist that’s caring and professional, get in touch with us today.
https://www.amblesidedental.co.uk/about-us/ (opens in new tab)
After this apprenticeship
- An apprenticeship allows you to earn a wage, gain valuable work experience and industry specific competence
- Potential for full-time employment on successful completion of the apprenticeship
- Transferable skills that are invaluable in the wider world of work
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
WALSALL COLLEGE
Kerry Hall
khall@walsallcollege.ac.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is
VAC1000277169.
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Closes in 16 days (Wednesday 16 October at 11:59pm)
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