Dental Nurse Apprentice

Summary

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an apprentice dental nurse to join our friendly team at Hermitage Dental in Coalville. We are a private family-owned dental practice looking for a talented individual who shares our passion for new skills and is ready to join us in the next chapter of our exciting journey.

Annual wage: £13,312 a year
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Training course: Dental nurse (integrated) (level 3)
Hours: Full time hours including one late evening per week. Hours to be confirmed at interview.
40 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

Carrying out infection control and decontamination procedures
Recording dental charting carried out by clinicians
Preparing, mixing and handling dental materials
Providing chair-side support to dentists, therapists and hygienists throughout a range of dental procedures
Providing support and reassurance to patients
Providing administration support in making appointments, taking payments and dealing with paperwork
An experienced dental nurse will use their knowledge of dentistry to anticipate what is needed during treatment sessions, a skill that is highly valued by the clinician

Where you’ll work

50 SILVER STREET

WHITWICK

COALVILLE

LE67 5ET

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

SANDWELL 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
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

College lessons are delivered by Sandwell College in the workplace/online
You will not be required to travel to the college site

You will be trained in the Extended City and Guilds Level 3 Dental Nurse apprenticeship standard, which includes:

Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing
Emergency first aid in the workplace qualification at Level 3
End-Point Assessment (EPA)

Completion of this qualification will enable candidates to register with the GDC as a qualified dental nurse. The practice also offers a full in-house training programme to cover the practical aspects of the job role.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English and Maths (grade GCSEs at grades C/4 or above)
Functional Skills (grade Level 2 in English and Maths)

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
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Physical fitness

Other requirements

You will need to have a keen interest in becoming a dental nurse and not be put off by the sight of blood and saliva, you will also be standing for long periods of time. You will be required to have a DBS check and be vaccinated against Hepatitis B.

About this company

Here at the Hermitage Dental Practice, we are committed to helping you look after your smile. We provide high quality routine treatments along with a wide range of cosmetic options, all provided in a relaxed and friendly environment. For adults dental care is provided privately, but we continue to provide for the dental needs of our child patients on the NHS.

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

After this apprenticeship

There are a wide range of opportunities available to enable registered dental nurses to extend their clinical duties and develop their knowledge and skills within particular areas of interest, for example:

Dental radiography
Implant nursing
Oral health education
Sedation dental nursing
Orthodontic dental nursing
Special care dental nursing
Oral surgery dental nursing
Taking dental impressions
The application of topical fluoride

Dental nurses may also progress onto university to become a dental hygienist/therapist.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SANDWELL COLLEGE

apprentice@sandwell.ac.uk

01216675018

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000286396.

Apply now

Closes in 9 days (Monday 25 November at 11:59pm)

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