Level 3 Dental Nurse Apprentice

Summary

Ice Surgeries Ltd is looking for a friendly and welcoming Apprentice Dental Nurse to join their busy practice. Within this role you will gain key skills pivotal in becoming a successful dental nurse in a surgery that provides extensive dental treatments.

Annual wage: £12,313.60 a year
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Training course: Dental nurse (integrated) (level 3)
Hours: Full range of shifts between 8am - 7pm. Alternate Saturdays 10am - 3pm
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Friday 29 November
Duration: 1 year 9 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 include

Working chairside, with a dentist/hygienist in a busy dental practice
To ensure Health and Safety is adhered to at all times in surgery
To be professional at all times
To ensure you have good communication at all times
To make patients feel at ease and comfortable at all times
To innovate ideas and initiate action to improve the overall perception of the practice, ensuring its good name continues
To ensure all facilities are presented to the highest levels of cleanliness and comfort
To be aware of all Health & Safety issues within the practice, to constantly implement and assess procedures drawing attention to any unsafe practices
To make sure all parts of the practice are safe and secure when not in use
To cover duties of such other members of staff as required
To undertake any other duties as may be required to assist in the running of the Dental Practice, especially to include reception / front of house activities

Where you’ll work

Apple Tree Place Main Road

Radcliffe On Trent

Nottingham

Cheshire

NG12 2FD

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

NOTTINGHAM 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

Dental Nurse (Integrated) Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
You will complete the following on a day release basis once every 2 weeks at college - City Hub Nottingham City centre
A Level 3 qualification which has been approved by the General Dental Council as meeting the requirements for entry to the professional register as a dental nurse
Functional Skills maths or English Level 2 if required
https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/dental-nurse-integrated-v1-3

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (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

Communication skills
Organisation skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Creative
Organized
Use own initiative

About this company

At Ice Surgeries Ltd, we pride ourselves on our team of professionals who excel in every aspect of modern dentistry. From routine check-ups and polishes to advanced treatments like whitening and veneers, we ensure top-notch dental care for our patients. Additionally, we have partnered with the NHS Primary Care Trust in our area, reinforcing our commitment to accessible and high-quality healthcare services. Our philosophy revolves around promoting excellent dental health from childhood through adulthood. We believe in instilling good oral hygiene habits early on to prevent dental issues in the future. Through preventive care and patient education, we strive to minimize the need for extensive treatments and maintain optimal oral health for our patients.

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

After this apprenticeship

Potential opportunity for a permanent role within the company following successful completion of the apprenticeship

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