Apprentice Dental Nurse

Summary

Woodhouse Dental Practice are looking for an apprentice dental nurse. As a Dental practice we are committed to providing high quality dental care with the NHS to provide a diverse range of dental treatments and services. You will be assisting the dentist with all clinical aspects of the surgery as well as supporting the other team members.

Annual wage: £13,312 a year
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Training course: Dental nurse (integrated) (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday; 40 hours between 8.30am - 5.30pm. (Breaks to be confirmed).
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 4 November
Duration: 2 Years
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

The dental nurse plays an important role within the team and reports to the senior Dental Nurses, the Practice Manager and the Dentists.

The role is to assist the dentist with all clinical aspects of the surgery as well as supporting the other team members.

They should adopt proficient surgery procedures, ensuring the best utilisation of surgery time.

Greet and care for all patients within your care in a polite and courteous manner at all times, providing excellent patient care, maintaining excellent standards of cross-infection control in all clinical areas, decontamination of instruments, equipment and materials.

Adhering at all times to the systems and protocols in line with company strategy, goals and values.

Always be aware of patient confidentiality and data (health history) protection.

Duties will include:

Assist patients into surgery, settle them in the chair and prepare them for treatment
Provide patient with personal protective equipment
Produce instruments and materials as necessary during treatment
Provide chairside assistance during all dental procedures, charting of teeth and restorations
Ensure all lab work is checked and available prior to the patient’s arrival
Develop, file, mount and log all X-rays, whilst adhering to the relevant safety procedures
Maintain a clean environment during surgery. Cleaning and sterilising instruments after each patient, adhering to the company policy on cross-infection
Ensure all clinical waste is disposed of in the appropriate manner compliant with current regulation
Escort the patient from the surgery and when necessary to the reception area
Ensure all equipment is maintained as per manufacturer’s instructions and are cleaned appropriately
Ensure use of checklists provided which clearly outline a schedule of daily and weekly tasks
Switch equipment on in the morning and ensure it is switched off again at the end of each working session
Ensure that adequate stocks of expendable drugs, materials and instruments are available
Ensure that all repairs are reported promptly to the practice manager

Where you’ll work

15 CHAPEL STREET

WOODHOUSE

SHEFFIELD

S13 7JL

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

SHEFFIELD COLLEGE, THE

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