Apprentice Dental Nurse
PAINSWICK HOUSE DENTAL SURGERY
CHELTENHAM, GL50 2EE
Closes in 10 days (Tuesday 29 October at 11:59pm)
Posted on 15 October 2024
Summary
Full- time trainee Dental Nurse for a large private practice delivering high quality Dental Care and exceptional patient care. Level 3 apprenticeship.
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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 – Thursday 08:20 – 17:20 – one hour for lunch
Friday 08:20 – 16:20 – 30 mins for lunch
40 hours a week
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Possible start date
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Monday 25 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
Your duties will include:
- Assisting Dentist and Hygienist in Surgery
- Decontamination Lab
- Rotational Reception cover
- Maintaining/updating accurate patient records
- Patient Care
- Customer Service
Where you’ll work
2 PAINSWICK ROAD
CHELTENHAM
GL50 2EE
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
GLOUCESTERSHIRE 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
City & Guilds Level 3 Extended Diploma in Dental Nursing Group college delivery will take place once a month at our Cheltenham campus. Assessment will take place in the workplace (the number of
visits will vary depending on each individual).
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
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
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Team working
About this company
Our long-established practice has a peaceful home on Painswick Road in the heart of Cheltenham. We are the oldest practice in town, moving to our current location in 1972. In that time, we have been upholding our reputation in delivering quality dentistry. We combine exceptional dental care with a friendly and warm approach, that helps our patients to relax when they visit our practice. We believe that creating a happy and welcoming atmosphere is just as important as a high standard of service.
https://www.painswickhousedental.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
Uniform provided, Training provided and paid for and GDC Registration paid for.
After this apprenticeship
Potential position upon completion of the apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
GLOUCESTERSHIRE COLLEGE
GC Employer Training & Apprenticeships
apprenticeshipvacancies@gloscol.ac.uk
0345 155 2020
The reference code for this apprenticeship is
VAC1000282102.
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