Dental Nurse Apprenticeship

Summary

I Like My Smile (Wallsend) are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking individual to join their team as an apprentice Dental Nurse. The successful candidate will work towards a Level 3 Apprenticeship in Dental Nursing. You will be maintaining dental operating equipment, you will also be taking responsibility for the decontamination of instrument.

Wage: £14,722.50 a year
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Training course: Dental nurse (integrated) (level 3)
Hours: Typically between Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.30pm, with the appropriate unpaid break each day (normally 1 hour lunch).
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date: Monday 14 April
Duration: 1 year 6 months
Positions available: 1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

Chair side dental clinical assistance during dental surgery including aspiration, mixing of dental materials and monitoring of patients.
Recognition of, and assistance in, medical emergencies.
Preparation of dental surgeries and instruments.
Clinical cleaning, disinfection and sterilisation of dental surgeries and instruments.
Appropriate handling and disposal of clinical, hazardous and special waste including infected materials, blood and other body fluids, teeth and mercury.
Ensure continuous personal immunisation against Hepatitis B and other infectious diseases relevant to dentistry.
General cleaning and maintaining of the surgeries and practice.
Support patients and their family's emotional needs before, during and after dental treatment.
Maintain patient and staff confidentiality.
Ensure patient’s records are accurate and that they are regularly updated as patients visit the practice.
Making, cancelling and altering appointments face-to-face and by letter and telephone.
Reminding patients of their appointments by letter, telephone, email or text message.
Preparing patients’ accounts and collecting money.
Comply with all relevant legislation, especially in respect to GDC.
Take an active role in team communications and meetings.
Maintain smart uniform appearance and appropriate
personal hygiene.

Where you’ll work

UNIT 6
ADDINGTON DRIVE
HADRIAN PARK
WALLSEND
NE28 9UY

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

MIDDLESBROUGH 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

Level 3 Dental Nurse Apprenticeship Standard.
1 day per week training in Newcastle.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Presentation skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

About this company

I Like My Smile Wallsend provide high quality dentistry in a caring, comfortable environment.

After this apprenticeship

Offer of continued employment (permanent contract) will be made on successful completion of the apprenticeship qualification.

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