Apprentice Dental Nurse

Summary

D P Rundle are offering a fantastic opportunity to join their team as an apprentice dental nurse. The role will involve preparing the dental surgery for the patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols. You will also prepare the patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating and draping the patient.

Annual wage: £16,770 a year
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Training course: Dental nurse (integrated) (level 3)
Hours: Shifts between Monday - Thursday: 8.30am - 1.00pm, 2.00pm - 6/7pm. Friday, 8.30am - 1.00pm, 2.00pm - 5.30pm.
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Tuesday 3 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

Duties:

Prepare the dental surgery for the patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols
Prepares the patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating and draping patient
Provides information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests
Provides instrumentation by sterilising and delivering instruments to the treatment area, positioning instruments for the dentist's access, suctioning, passing instruments
Keep the clinical areas and all equipment and instruments clean, tidy and sterile as appropriate and according to the practice’s health and safety and infection control procedures and manufacturers' instructions
Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection control policies and protocols
Ensures operation of dental equipment by completing preventative maintenance requirements, following manufacturers instruction, requesting repairs and evaluating new equipment
Provide chairside assistance, ensuring that the correct equipment is available
Handle all substances in accordance with health and safety policies
Provides materials by selecting and mixing materials to the dentist's specification upon request. Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish jobs
Provides diagnostic information by digitally developing radiographs
Helps the dentist to manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification, emergency drug preparation, administering oxygen and telephoning emergency services. Attends compulsory refresher and update training for medical emergencies and CPR
Educates patients about oral hygiene, plaque control and giving post-operative instructions
Accurately complete patient clinical records as directed
Maintains patient confidentiality and does not discriminate
Ensure the care and welfare of patients
Be familiar and comply with all health and safety rules and guidance, including PPE, COSHH, mercury handling, infection control, waste disposal etc.
Complete laboratory request forms, keep records of work sent, received and fitted, as directed
Ensure adequate stocks of materials and other items within the surgery
Maintains dental supplies by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies and highlighting items which require re-ordering in advance
Ensure computer/written records are accurately maintained and securely stored
Liaise with reception to ensure smooth patient communications and transfer of records
Attend and participate in practice meetings
Undergo training as may be required to develop skills and abilities
Act in accordance with the practice rules and code of conduct
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, maintaining continual professional development requirements and continually reviewing and updating their personal development plan.
Contributes to team effort

Where you’ll work

18 Netherby Drive

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE5 2RS

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

MIDDLESBROUGH 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