Apprentice Dental Nurse

Summary

We are a busy Private/NHS dental practice with a great team of dedicated dental professionals all striving to deliver excellent patient care. You will be working and learning 5 days at the practice and have one day allocated for off the Job training time.

Annual wage: £13,312 a year
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Training course: Dental nurse (integrated) (level 3)
Hours: Monday- Friday Shifts TBC
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 25 November
Duration: 1 year 6 months
Positions available: 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

What we can offer:

Excellent training and support from our experienced team
A fabulous working environment
Paid training time
National recognised qualification
A very rewarding career

What will you be doing:

Welcoming patients and making them feel comfortable
Providing chairside support to the dentist for a wide range of treatments
Cleaning instruments and surgeries
Ensuring that all relevant materials and supplies are in place
Using the computer to update patient records
Work closely with the dentist, responding quickly to requests and generally keeping the surgery ready for use

Where you’ll work

30 Percy Street

Hull

HU2 8HL

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

POULTEC TRAINING 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