Dental Nursing Apprentice
WS4 DENTAL CARE LTD
WALSALL, WS4 2BY
Closes in 14 days (Friday 4 October at 11:59pm)
Posted on 18 September 2024
Summary
Join our established dental team and gain hands-on experience in a professional environment. As an apprentice, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside the dentist and hygienist in providing high-quality care to patients of all ages.
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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, 8:45am - 5:15pm.
Thursday, 8:45am - 5:15pm.
Friday, 8:45am - 3:15pm.
27 hours a week
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Possible start date
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Monday 7 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
67 LICHFIELD STREET
WALSALL
WS4 2BY
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
- The training will take place at our Walsall Centre one day a week. The address is Essex Terrace, Walsall, WS1 1SQ.
- Dental Nurse Level 3.
- There may be a need to complete your functional skills in maths and English if necessary.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE 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
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
Other requirements
The successful candidate is required to have their Hepatitis B vaccinations.
About this company
The Practice has been established in Walsall for over 30 years. Yusuf our principal dentist and the team are committed to providing our patients with a high standard of care with a strong emphasis on prevention, in a happy and friendly environment.
The practice is located near Walsall town centre, in close proximity to junctions 7,9 and 10 of the M6 motorway.
We have a free car park at the rear of the practice, click here for a map. Please use postcode WS4 2BP if you're following your Sat Nav.
We offer step-free access, all our facilities are fully accessible to our less able clients.
https://www.ws4dentalcare.co.uk/about-us/ (opens in new tab)
After this apprenticeship
- Possible full-time role to the right candidate.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
P.T.P. TRAINING LIMITED
Lauren
ptprecruits@ptp-training.co.uk
01922 651 100
The reference code for this apprenticeship is
VAC1000277789.
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Closes in 14 days (Friday 4 October at 11:59pm)
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