Dental Nurse Apprentice

Hanford Dental And Implant Centre

Stoke on Trent, ST4 8HA

Closes in 31 days (Saturday 30 November at 11:59pm)

Posted on 29 October 2024

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Summary

We are looking for a motivated apprentice to undertake their dental nurse apprenticeship with ourselves. We are hard working and a patient focused team; We constantly strive to deliver excellent patient care.

Annual wage
£13,728 a year

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Training course
Dental nurse (integrated) (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 07:45 - 17:00

41 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 2 December

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

We are seeking a Dental Nurse Apprentice to join our team in providing high-quality dental care to our patients. The ideal candidate will have a passion for patient care and excellent organisational skills.

At work you will be:

  • Assisting the dentist during dental procedures
  • Maintaining a clean and sterile environment in the dental surgery
  • Preparing and sterilising instruments and equipment
  • Provide chairside assistance to the dentist
  • Process dental X-Rays
  • Manage patient records accurately
  • Be able to work independently and as part of a team
  • Strong communication skills
  • Strong patient care skills with a compassionate approach
  • Ability to communicate effectively with patients of all ages.
  • Exceptional organisational skills to manage multiple tasks efficiently

We are looking for an apprentice to work 5 days per week alongside the dentist and a team of dental nurses, with time allocated within this week for a release day to the training provider. 

Where you’ll work

1 New Inn Lane

Stoke on Trent

ST4 8HA

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

P.T.P. 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
  • 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

    • Dental Nurse Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
    • Functional Skills may be required if necessary

    Requirements

    Desirable qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • Maths (grade 4)
    • 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

    • Attention to detail
    • Communication skills
    • Creative
    • Customer care skills
    • Initiative
    • Organisation skills
    • Patience
    • Problem solving skills
    • Team working

    Other requirements

    Candidates will need to pass a DBS check to start the role How would you get to your place of work?

    About this company

    At Hanford Dental and Implant Centre, we believe your dental care is about more than just improving your teeth and smile. It is about making a real difference to your confidence and self-esteem. We want to work with you to improve the way you look and feel about yourself. We are a family private dental practice with a friendly team consisting of: 2 Dentists, 4 Dental Therapists 3 Senior Qualified Nurses and 3 apprentices Supportive environment in a modern friendly practice CT Scanner and Intra Oral Scanners

    https://www.hanforddentalandimplantcentre.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

    After this apprenticeship

    • There will be a full time position for the right candidate

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    P.T.P. TRAINING LIMITED

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000284674.

    Apply now

    Closes in 31 days (Saturday 30 November at 11:59pm)

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