Apprentice Dental Nurse

Summary

An exciting new opportunity has arisen for an apprentice Dental Nurse wanting to work in a busy independent town centre practice. This is a great point of entry into the world of dental.

Annual wage: £17,680 a year
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Training course: Dental nurse (integrated) (level 3)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 5.30pm. 1 hour allocated for lunch break.
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Thursday 12 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

Prepare and maintain the dental surgery for treatment sessions.
Assist the dentist during patient treatments and procedures.
Prepare and sterilise instruments and equipment.
Ensure patient comfort and care throughout the visit.
Maintain accurate patient records and manage appointments.
Adhere to infection control and health and safety protocols.

Where you’ll work

7 CHURCH STREET

ASHBOURNE

DE6 1AE

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

DCG

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

You will be supported on a 1 on 1 basis by your assessor and in addition after being on the course for 6 months you will be required to attend college for 6 months for one day a fortnight. You'll be working towards a Level 3 Dental nurse (integrated) apprenticeship standard.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade C/4 or above)
Maths (grade C/4 or above)

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
Presentation skills
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

Other requirements

Please be aware you will need to have the Hepatitis B vaccination and be fully vaccinated. If we are interested in taking your application further, you will receive an email from a derby college email address (@derby-college.ac.uk). Please make sure that you check your inbox as well as your spam/junk folders, so you do not miss the opportunity to apply.

About this company

At Oswald House we pride ourselves on providing exceptional dental care in a warm and welcoming environment. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to grow your skills, contribute to our patient’s wellbeing and be part of a practice that values each team member’s contributions.

https://oswaldhousedentist.com/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

28 days annual leave. Employee discount scheme. Additional leave for Birthday or other life events. Christmas events.

After this apprenticeship

Once qualified, there may be opportunities for the apprentice to stay within the organisation and complete further qualifications in this career path.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

DCG

Chloe Purcell

chloe.purcell@derby-college.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000287415.

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Closes in 19 days (Wednesday 4 December at 11:59pm)

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