Dental Nurse Apprentice Level 3

Summary

Adele Dental Practice are looking to offer a Level 3 Dental Nursing apprenticeship position to their hard-working team, in Leeds. They are looking for a dedicated, driven individual to join this popular practice. You will assist the dental team in the daily running of the practice.

Wage: £13,312 a year
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Training course: Dental nurse (integrated) (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm 1 hour lunch break Saturday 8:30am - 12:30pm on a rota basis
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Sunday 23 February
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

Successful candidates will provide clinical support to dentists, hygienists, and patients. You will also assist the reception staff in any clerical duties and perform any other tasks as reasonably requested by the principal.

Some of the jobs listed below will be part of your day-to-day activity:

Prepare the necessary materials and instruments
Provide clinical assistance to the dentists and hygienist while treating the patient, under his/her supervision
Take all reasonable methods to ensure patient comfort
Continually interpret the needs of the patients and dentists or hygienist, and deal with them promptly and efficiently
Building relationships with patients
Managing patient appointments
Making sure all equipment is sterilised and ready before procedures and treatments
Processing lab requests/X-Rays

Where you’ll work

467A OTLEY ROAD

LEEDS

LS16 7NR

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

BRADFORD 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

This course is delivered using a blended delivery model, an apprentice will spend 2 days per month at Bradford College undertaking classroom-based learning in addition to regular workplace assessments.

Upon successful completion of this apprenticeship, the apprentice will be awarded the following:

Level 3 Extended Diploma in Dental Nursing Standard qualification
Functional Skills in maths and English Level 2 (if applicable)

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 9-4)
Maths (grade 9-4)

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
Administrative skills
Logical
Team working
Non judgemental
Patience

Other requirements

Please make sure you are able to travel to Bradford College once a month for 12 months for a practical session. Please check journey times to and from the employer if using public transport.

About this company

Adel Dental Practice is a private practice in Leeds specialising in cosmetic dentistry, tooth whitening, implants and oral hygiene. Our services help you not only to have better dental hygiene, but to improve the appearance of your teeth. Get an even brighter smile with Adel Dental Practice. Established over 50 years ago and taken on by current owner Palbir Grewal in 2006, Adel Dental Practice is one of the best private dental practices in Leeds for cosmetic dentistry and tooth whitening. All of our team are GDC registered and highly experienced and we meet all current quality assurances. We have also been awarded the prestigious BDA Good Practice Award, so you are guaranteed dentistry of the highest quality.

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

After this apprenticeship

There are a range of post registration courses available for dental nurses looking to further their education. They may include a range of higher education qualifications or other work-related education and training to support continuing profession development
Progression to a oral health practitioner level 4 and practice manager level 4, once you have completed your dental nurse apprenticeship

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BRADFORD COLLEGE

Tom Hughes

t.hughes@bradfordcollege.ac.uk

01274 728316

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000300524.

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Closes in 13 days (Friday 21 February at 11:59pm)

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