Dental Nursing Apprentice Level 3
MR & MRS J C RAYNER
Bradford, BD8 9EH
Closes in 13 days (Wednesday 30 October at 11:59pm)
Posted on 16 October 2024
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Summary
Rayner Dental Practice are looking to offer a dental nurse position in their hardworking team. They are looking for a dedicated, and enthusiastic individual to join this popular practice. You will assist the dental team in the day to day running of the practice. If you are looking for an exciting career in dental nursing, then apply today.
- Annual wage
- £12,480 to £22,308 a year
- Training course
- Dental nurse (integrated) (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, 9:00am – 12:45pm and 2:00pm – 5:30pm
37 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 4 November
- Duration
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1 year 8 months
- Positions available
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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
As a Dental Nurse, you are responsible for providing general chair side assistance to the Dentist while maintaining the day to day running requirements of the practice and its patients.
Some of the jobs listed below will be part of your day-to-day activity:
- Assist dentist, hygienist or therapist by providing dental chairside support duties relevant to stage of competence under supervision of a named GDC registrant in accordance with the GDC guidance for apprentice dental nurses
- Keep a log of your structured induction and on-going compliance training using training record template and ensure each training session is counter-signed by your supervisor - a named GDC registrant
- Work towards a nationally recognised qualification leading to the registration with the GDC
- Follow all practice policies and procedures
- Establish, promote and maintain productive working relationships with all of the dental team
- Liaise with the practice manager on all matters concerning administration, pay and conditions
- Assist with reception duties and perform other clerical duties if required
- Take reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your work
- Key tasks to be carried out under supervision
- Develop and demonstrate competence in the chairside support procedures outlined in your competence record
- The manipulation and application of dental materials across a range of dental treatment procedures
- Knowledge and application of a wide range of dental instruments and equipment relevant for dental procedures
- Decontamination and preparation of treatment rooms for a range of dental procedures
- Decontamination equipment maintenance in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions
- Waste segregation and disposal in accordance with the practice policies and procedures
- Use of the practice computer and X-ray systems
- Completion of laboratory request forms and keeping records of all items sent, received and fitted
- Checking that all necessary laboratory work is returned and ready for each session
Where you’ll work
21 Whetley Lane
Bradford
BD8 9EH
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
BRADFORD COLLEGE
Your training course
Dental nurse (integrated) (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
This course is delivered using a blended delivery model, an apprentice will spend 2 days per month at Bradford College undertaking classroom-based learning in addition to regular workplace assessments.
Upon successful completion of this apprenticeship, the apprentice will be awarded the following:
- Level 3 Extended Diploma in Dental Nursing
- Functional Skills in maths and English Level 2 (if applicable)
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- English (grade 9 - 4 (A* - C))
- Maths (grade 9 - 4 (A* - 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
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Other requirements
There may be some shifts at their other practice in Girlington (BD8), please make sure you are able to get to and from both practices easily.
About this company
Rayner Dental Practice has been owned for the past 30 years by John and Alison Rayner. Along with their son who has been working with them for the past 10 years, they are proud to provide you high quality NHS and independent dental care using modern, safe and effective techniques.
After this apprenticeship
There are a range of post registration courses available for dental nurses looking to further their education. They may include a range of higher education qualifications or other work-related education and training to support continuing profession development. We will be offering oral health practitioner level 4 and practice manager level 4 as possible progressions once you have completed your dental nurse apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BRADFORD COLLEGE
Tom Hughes
t.hughes@bradfordcollege.ac.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000282419.
Apply now
Closes in 13 days (Wednesday 30 October at 11:59pm)
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