Apprenticeship Dental Nurse

Summary

Brookhouse Dental Practice is a dental surgery near Gnosall. They are looking to recruit a Dental Nurse to work in their practice to obtain their Level 3 qualification. You will greet patients, assist dentists in performing general duties, plus much more.

Annual wage: £13,312 a year
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Training course: Dental nurse (integrated) (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm. Occasional Saturday. Shifts to be confirmed.
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

As an apprentice dental nurse, learning about the extensive variety of instruments used within the practice is paramount and what different treatments they may be used for.

Duties:

How to zone these correctly in your surgery to prevent cross-contamination
You will become familiar with different materials that are used throughout the practice and what is needed for all treatments
Learn how to mix these materials
Assist dentists in performing their general duties
Ad hoc duties to help support the office function

Where you’ll work

GNOSHALL HEALTH CENTRE

BROOKHOUSE ROAD

GNOSALL

STAFFORD

ST20 0GP

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

Upon completion of your Apprenticeship, you'll receive a Level 3 Dental Nursing Apprenticeship qualification approved by the General Dental Council
Training will take place at the dental surgery in Gnosall, you will not be required to attend college, however you will be allocated a minimum of 6 hours per week to complete academic tasks

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Math and 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

Administrative skills
Attention to detail
Communication skills
Customer care skills
Number skills
Organisation skills
Patience

Other requirements

A confident, friendly, outgoing personality. The ability to calm and reassure anxious patients. Good hand skills and attention to detail. Organizational skills. The ability to act quickly and calmly under pressure. Teamwork skills to work as part of the dental team.

About this company

Brookhouse Dental Practice is a dental surgery near Gnosall and provides a list of procedures with a price list listed below if available. The surgery has 7 reviews with a rating of 4.4 stars out of 5.

After this apprenticeship

A full-time position with the employer is available upon completion of the apprenticeship
Alternatively, on completion of this Level 3 Dental Nursing Advanced Apprenticeship the apprentice can register with the General Dental Council as a qualified Dental Nurse and complete a range of level 4 qualifications such as Oral Health or Radiography

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