Apprentice Dental Nurse
Bryn Dental Practice
WIGAN, WN4 0DH
Closes in 8 days (Monday 21 October at 11:59pm)
Posted on 2 October 2024
Summary
An exciting opportunity for a motivated and professional apprentice dental nurse, to train and work within a busy dental practice in the Bryn area. The successful candidate will need to have excellent communication skills and a willingness to learn all aspects of dental nursing. If this is you, why not apply!
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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 - Friday, 8.50am - 5.15pm. 1 hour for lunch.
37 hours a week
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Possible start date
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Monday 4 November
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
Daily duties include but are not limited to:
- Assisting the dentist in surgery
- Communicating with patients
- Showing empathy and being supportive to patients
- Answering telephone calls and booking in appointments
- Setting up and cleaning of surgeries
- Sterilising instruments
- Taking payments and completing general admin tasks
- Everyday cleaning of the practice
Where you’ll work
8 DOWNALL GREEN ROAD
ASHTON IN MAKERFIELD
WIGAN
WN4 0DH
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
ST HELENS 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
- Upon completion, the apprentice will receive a Level 3 Dental Nurse apprenticeship along with a level 3 Dental Nurse Diploma
- The apprentice will attend a day release during term time, held at St Helens College Town Centre Campus
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- English (grade 4/C)
- Maths (grade 4/C)
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
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Efficient
- Good time keeping
Other requirements
Due to the nature of the job, appointments do not always run on time, so flexibility on working hours is needed as it is not always possible to finish on time. Due to working with the public, the hepatitis B vaccine is given to trainees.
About this company
Bryn Dental Practice is a well-established NHS and private dental practice and has been treating patients for over 30 years.
After this apprenticeship
- To become a fully qualified dental nurse
- The successful applicant can progress onto post qualifications such as: radiography, impression taking, sedation and implant nursing
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
ST HELENS COLLEGE
Connie
appenquiry@sthelens.ac.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is
VAC1000280043.
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Closes in 8 days (Monday 21 October at 11:59pm)
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