Apprentice Dental Nurse

Hemper Lane Dental Practice

SHEFFIELD, S8 7FD

Closes in 16 days (Sunday 17 November at 11:59pm)

Posted on 31 October 2024

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Summary

A career entry role to join this renowned Dental Practice. You will meet and greet patients, provide chair side support to the dentist in charge and carry out general patient record administration. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate high levels of professional presentation with a personable and confident attitude.

Annual wage
£12,480 a year

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Increases subject to Performance Reviews

Training course
Dental nurse (integrated) (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8.45am - 5.30pm, 45-mins lunch

37 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

Reporting to the Practice Manager.

Duties and responsibilities will include:

  • Greeting patients
  • Chair side assistance to the dentist during restorative and surgical procedures
  • Record patient’s clinical notes in computer
  • Clean and prepare surgery between patients
  • Clean used instruments after patients

Additionally, you will be expected to act as receptionist, when necessary, with routine clerical tasks:

  • handling payments, booking appointments, answering the telephone
  • Attend Charles Clifford Dental Hospital one day per week within the duration of the apprenticeship to study
  • Dental anatomy, Oral diseases, medical emergencies, dental radiography and sterilisation
  • You will learn about oral health promotion and preventative dentistry techniques
  • Some units will focus on patient care and management, and you will cover legal and ethical issues

Where you’ll work

58 HEMPER LANE

SHEFFIELD

S8 7FD

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

SHEFFIELD COLLEGE, THE

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

    • Apprentice Standard Dental Nurse (Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing)
    • Attend Charles Clifford Dental Hospital one day per week
    • On completion, the apprentice must register with the General Dental Council as a qualified Dental Nurse
    • Includes End Point Assessment
    • Duration 18 months, one-to-one training in the workplace and assessor visits every 6-8 weeks

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • English (grade 4/C plus)
    • Maths (grade 4/C plus)

    Desirable qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • Combined Sciences (grade 4/C plus)

    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
    • Attention to detail
    • Organisation skills
    • Customer care skills
    • Problem solving skills
    • Presentation skills
    • Administrative skills
    • Logical
    • Team working
    • Initiative
    • Non judgemental
    • Patience
    • Physical fitness

    Other requirements

    Candidates will need to ensure sustainable transport to reach our location at: 58 Hemper Lane, Greenhill, Sheffield. S8 7FD Also be aware of the surgical environment with lots of standing during the day.

    About this company

    We are a well-established thriving NHS & Private practice. We take great pride in providing the highest level of patient care and dentistry in a relaxing and friendly environment. We strongly believe the future of dentistry is in preventative care rather than invasive treatment. Our mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of children, youths and adults by providing the highest quality dental care in a comfortable, relaxed and friendly environment.

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

    After this apprenticeship

    • Sustained employment with registration to the General Dental Council as a qualified Dental Nurse

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    SHEFFIELD COLLEGE, THE

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000285012.

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    Closes in 16 days (Sunday 17 November at 11:59pm)

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