Dental Nurse Apprenticeship

IMPERIAL DENTAL LIMITED

Burton-On-Trent, DE14 1AN

Closes on Wednesday 20 November

Posted on 11 October 2024

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Summary

The apprenticeship in dental nursing is an 18-month government funded course: City & Guilds Level 3 Extended Diploma in Dental Nursing. The job entails assisting the dentist, sterilising equipment, reception and any other ad hoc duties as may be required.

Annual wage
£18,377.19 a year

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Training course
Dental nurse (integrated) (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday 8.45am-5.15pm

34 hours a week

Possible start date

Thursday 21 November

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

2

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

Provide efficient and reliable chair-side support to Practice Clinicians.

The day to day duties of a dental nurse can span across all areas of the practise and can include:

  • Reception including answering the phone and greeting patients
  • Dealing with patient queries
  • Taking payments
  • Booking appointments and follow ups
  • Sterilising and preparing equipment for Dentists
  • Recording and dealing with patient records
  • Supporting patients’ wellbeing and dental experience
  • Cleaning dental areas including chairs
  • Managing stock of equipment and supplies
  • Any other duties to support the Dentists and senior team to provide effective patient care

Where you’ll work

3 Station Street

Burton-On-Trent

DE14 1AN

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

TEMP DENT DENTAL AGENCY 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

    • A dental nursing apprenticeship is a structured training program that combines practical experience with classroom learning. It typically includes:

    • Qualifications: Participants work towards a Level 3 Dental Nurse Apprenticeship Standard and may need to achieve Functional Skills in English and maths.

    • Training: Involves on-the-job training at a dental practice, alongside online study and weekly teaching sessions.

    • Assessment: Includes an End Point Assessment (EPA) to evaluate competency.

    • Career Path: Prepares apprentices for professional registration with the General Dental Council (GDC) as qualified dental nurses

    • Overall, it provides a comprehensive pathway to a rewarding career in dental healthcare

    More training information

    -       Qualification: Level 3 Dental Nurse Apprenticeship Standard awarded City and Guilds

    -       Assessment: End Point Assessment (EPA) after completion of your Portfolio

    -       Functional Skills: English and/or maths (if needed)

    -       Training Location: Dental Practice near you + Online Webinar.

    -       Qualification Approval: Integrated Level 3 Dental Nurse qualification (General Dental Council)

    -       Delivery: Online study with weekly teaching sessions,

    -       Off-the-Job Training: Provided and paid for by your employer

    -       Schedule: To be agreed upon; details coming soon

    Requirements

    Desirable qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • English (grade Grade 4/C)
    • Maths (grade 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
    • Attention to detail
    • Organisation skills
    • Customer care skills
    • Problem solving skills
    • Administrative skills
    • Creative
    • Initiative
    • Patience

    Other requirements

    You will be required to be immunised against Hepatitis B. You will also need to pass a DBS check.

    About this company

    We are a well established dental practice located in Burton-Upon-Trent. We offer a range of treatments and pride ourselves on the quality of our customer service

    After this apprenticeship

    • With experience you may be able to move into jobs like team manager, team leader or dental practice manager
    • With further training you could become a dental therapist, helping a dentist carry out the more routine dentistry work. You could also become a dental hygienist, helping people to look after their teeth and gums
    • You might decide to train as an orthodontic therapist helping dentists to improve the look and position of a patient's teeth

    Health careers:

    https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    TEMP DENT DENTAL AGENCY LIMITED

    Mary-Petra Obika

    mary.obika@tempdent.co.uk

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000281752.

    Apply now

    Closes on Wednesday 20 November

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