Apprentice Dental Nurse

Summary

This is an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Dental Nurse to grow and develop within our team. We are a busy dental practice, with a supportive and dedicated group. You should naturally be both confident and discreet in working within a clinical environment to provide the highest levels of patient care and chair-side support.

Annual wage: £11,980.80 a year
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Training course: Dental nurse (integrated) (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm.
36 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 27 January
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

The role is to assist the dentist with all clinical aspects within the surgery as well as supporting the other team members
They should adopt proficient surgery procedures, ensuring the best utilisation of surgery time
Greet and care for all patients within your care in a polite and courteous manner at all times, providing excellent patient care, maintain excellent standards of cross infection control in all clinical areas, decontamination of instruments, equipment and materials
Adhering at all times to the systems and protocols in line with company strategy, goals and values
Always be aware of patient confidentiality and data (health history) protection

Duties will include:

Assist patient into surgery, settle them in the chair and prepare them for treatment
Provide patient with personal protective equipment
Produce instruments and materials as necessary during treatment
Provide chairside assistance during all dental procedures, charting of teeth and restorations
Ensure all lab work is checked and available prior to patient’s arrival
Develop, file, mount and log all x-rays, whilst adhering to the relevant safety procedures
Maintain a clean environment during surgery. Cleaning and sterilising instruments after each patient, adhering to the company policy on cross infection
Ensure all clinical waste is disposed of in the appropriate manner compliant with current regulations
Escort the patient from the surgery and when necessary to the reception area
Ensure all equipment is maintained as per manufacturer’s instructions and are cleaned appropriately
Ensure use of checklists provided which clearly outline a schedule of daily and weekly tasks
Switch equipment on in the morning and ensure it is switched off again at the end of each working session
Ensure that adequate stocks of expendable drugs, materials and instruments are available
Ensure that all repairs are reported promptly to the practice manager

Where you’ll work

103 GATTISON LANE

NEW ROSSINGTON

DONCASTER

DN11 0NS

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

SHEFFIELD COLLEGE, THE

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

Apprentice Standard Dental Nurse Level 3 includes End Point Assessment
1 day per week learning within the Charles Clifford Dental Hospital (Sheffield)

Assessment:

Interview, coursework and examinations

Qualification:

Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing

Additional qualifications:

On completion, the apprentice must register with the General Dental Council as a qualified dental nurse

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Combined Sciences (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
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Physical fitness

About this company

NHS Dental Practice

After this apprenticeship

Sustained employment for the committed and successful candidate

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