Level 3 Dental Nurse Apprenticeship

Summary

The trainee dental nurse will learn and develop whilst working alongside one of our dentists in the surgery. Following initial training and under the supervision of a qualified dental nurse, the trainee will be learning a range of clinical and patient-facing responsibilities and become an effective member of our dental team.

Wage: £14,722.50 a year
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Training course: Dental nurse (integrated) (level 3)
Hours: Monday to Friday 8:45am to 5:15pm
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date: Monday 28 April
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

Initially working alongside and observing a qualified dental nurse in a surgery setting
Learning how the decontamination process works and how to effectively sterilise instruments
Learning about the extensive variety of instruments used within the practice and what different treatments they may be used for
Learning how to record the charting teeth during examinations and note down any treatment that may need to be carried out

Day to day tasks you could be doing:

Assisting the dentist in clinical procedures, providing chairside assistance
Keeping high standards of infection control whilst following practice policy and procedure
Preparing instruments for use
Monitor stock levels for all materials
Sterilising Dental equipment according practice procedures
Handling lab work and arranging deliveries

Where you’ll work

Dental Surgery, King Edward Street

Normanton

WF6 2AZ

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

HEART OF YORKSHIRE EDUCATION GROUP

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

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
The candidate will have needed to achieve a 4/C or equivalent in their GCSE maths & English to complete the Level 3 apprenticeship

More training information

The lessons will be completed over Teams, however there will be face-to-face lessons held at the Wakefield College.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade C/4 or Level 2)
Maths (grade C/4 or Level 2)

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

Other requirements

The chosen candidate will be working between 2 practices, make sure you are able to travel to both Normanton & Featherstone You need to have achieved a 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in your Maths & English to complete this apprenticeship

About this company

Milne, Spencer and Harris Dental Practice is a trusted name in the dental industry, providing high-quality dental care services to patients in the local community and beyond. Our practice has been serving patients for over 30 years, and we are committed to providing personalised and compassionate care to all of our patients.

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

After this apprenticeship

A full-time team member at the practice.

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