Apprentice Dental Nurse

Summary

Cripps Dental Practice based in the purpose-built Cripps Health Centre in the heart of the main University of Nottingham campus (NG7 2RD) is looking for a friendly and welcoming Dental Nurse to join their busy practice. If you are looking to pursue a career in dental nursing this is a opportunity not to be missed.

Annual wage

£12,646.40 a year

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After 6 months the wage will be increased based on satisfactory progress on the apprenticeship A monthly attendance bonus available after the first 3 months. This is provided there have been no non-authorised absences during the month.

Training course

Dental nurse (integrated) (level 3)

Hours

Monday – Friday, shifts to be advised by the employer between 8.20am – 7.30pm.

38 hours a week

Possible start date

Friday 11 October

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

Within this role you will gain a full range of skills and experience pivotal to becoming a successful and qualified Dental nurse
After 6 months the wage will be increased based on satisfactory progress on the apprenticeship and at work
In addition, there is a monthly attendance bonus available after the first 3 months in the role. This is provided there have been no non-authorised absences during the month

If you are professional, confident and keen to pursue a career in the dental industry, this opportunity is not to be missed.

Duties include:

Working chairside, with a dentist/hygienist in a busy dental practice
To ensure Health and Safety is adhered to at all times in surgery
To be professional at all times
To ensure you have good communication at all times
To make patients feel at ease and comfortable at all times
To innovate ideas and initiate action to improve the overall perception of the practice, ensuring its good name continues
To ensure all facilities are presented to the highest levels of cleanliness and comfort
To be aware of all Health & Safety issues within the practice, to constantly implement and assess procedures drawing attention to any unsafe practices
To make sure all parts of the practice are safe and secure when not in use
To cover duties of such other members of staff as required
To undertake any other duties as may be required to assist in the running of the Dental Practice Portray a professional and positive image of the Dental Practice, wearing the uniform provided whilst on duty

This apprenticeship is work based learning therefore most of the time you will be working at the employer's address. You will only need to attend college in Nottingham City Centre one day every 2 weeks for training.

Where you’ll work

UNIVERSITY PARK

NOTTINGHAM

NG7 2RD

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

NOTTINGHAM 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