Dental Nurse Apprentice Level 3
Bilston Dental - Paramjeet Bhandal
West Midlands, WV14 6AA
Closes in 18 days (Monday 25 November at 11:59pm)
Posted on 7 November 2024
Summary
Dental nurses are an essential part of the healthcare sector. With this apprenticeship, you'll learn how to prepare equipment and instruments used during procedures. You'll learn to ensure they are clean and hygienic and also manage patient records, keeping them up to date.
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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, shifts to be confirmed.
40 hours a week
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Possible start date
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Monday 2 December
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
A Dental Nurse supports Dentists in all aspects of the dental care of patients.
Their primary duties include:
- Educating patients in the care of teeth, providing treatments to prevent oral problems and offering dietary advice for oral hygiene
- Setting up for clinical treatments
- Updating patient records
- Working closely with other team members
Where you’ll work
7 Wellington Road
Bilston
West Midlands
WV14 6AA
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
SANDWELL 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
- Level 3 Advanced Dental Nurse Diploma offers employment within a dental practice which is accredited by City & Guilds. It enables you to develop the skills, knowledge, and behaviours needed to work competently in all aspects of clinical responsibilities in dentistry
- Your qualification will also provide you with the relevant qualification to apply for professional registration as a dental nurse with the General Dental Council (GDC)
What you will study:
- The role of a Dental Nurse and Legislation, Health & Safety, Cross Infection Control, Anatomy and Treatment Planning, Medical Emergencies and First Aid, Dental Radiography, Oral Hygiene, Orthodontics, Endodontic and Oral Surgery Restorations, Gingival Health and Prosthetics
- You will complete on and off-the-job training whilst being fully supported throughout, progressing to 'gateway' and finally sit your end-point assessment (EPA)
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- Maths and English (grade 4)
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
- Administrative skills
- Communication skills
- Customer care skills
- Organisation skills
- Team working
Other requirements
You will need to have a keen interest in becoming a dental nurse and not be put off by the sight of blood and saliva, you will also be standing for long periods of time. You will be required to have a DBS check and be vaccinated against Hepatitis B.
About this company
A fantastic opportunity to be trained as a dental nurse and also secure long-term employment with an employer who will help to develop your knowledge, skills and behaviours.
After this apprenticeship
Career path and progression move into a team leader, manager or dental practice manager position, serve in the armed forces as a dental nurse, become a dental hygienist or dental therapist with further training, become an orthodontic therapist to help dentists improve the look and position of patient's teeth.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SANDWELL COLLEGE
apprentice@sandwell.ac.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is
VAC1000282111.
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Closes in 18 days (Monday 25 November at 11:59pm)
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