Apprentice Dental Nurse

Summary

We are pleased to start the recruitment of additional members of our team If you are looking for a career in dental nurse wanting to work in the provision of high quality dental care, then look no further! A&U Dental is a small family owned dental group aiming to provide the highest quality of dental care to patients that access its services.

Wage: £14,231.75 a year
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Training course: Dental nurse (integrated) (level 3)
Hours: 8.45am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday
36 hours 15 minutes a week
Possible start date: Monday 7 April
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

Assisting the dentist.
Mixing materials.
Getting equipment ready for various procedures.
Decontamination of instruments.
Updating dental records.
Conversing with patients.
Reception cover.

Where you’ll work

4 The Avenue
Leigh
WN7 1ES

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

THE LEARNING FOUNDRY LIMITED

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 training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

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

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
Customer care skills
Team working
Non judgemental
Patience

About this company

We are a compassionate, professional dental team in Wigan who are committed to keeping your oral health in the best possible shape. In addition, we strive to provide you and your family with a personalised experience. Keeping your smile healthy and beautiful is our priority. Our team can offer simple fillings, to complicated restorative dentistry treatments. Avenue Dental Centre was A&U’s first acquisition in February 2016. The practice was fully refurbished and now includes an extra surgery, a consultation room and improved staff amenities. This mixed practice offers denplan, private treatments and NHS. The scope of private treatments include orthodontics, implants, hygienist services and aesthetic injections. The team members who have been at Avenue for forty years or more can attest to the improvements made possible through A&U Dental. Situated in the heart of Leigh, the practice is easily accessible by road and public transport.

http://Audental.co.uk/avenue-dental-centre (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

These are roles you can progress on to after your apprenticeship -

Lead Nurse
Practice co Ordinator
Manager
Hygienist/ Therapist

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

THE LEARNING FOUNDRY LIMITED

Tammy Timmins

tammy.timmins@thelearningfoundry.co.uk

07966970289

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000307394.

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Closes in 28 days (Tuesday 1 April at 11:59pm)

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