Dental Nursing Apprentice Level 3

Summary

KS Hunjan & Associates, located in the heart of Halifax, are providing a fantastic opportunity for a hard-working and determined candidate to work with their team of qualified professionals. You will assist the dental team in the day-to-day running of the practice. If you are looking for an exciting career in dental nursing, then apply today.

Wage: £15,704 a year
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Training course: Dental nurse (integrated) (level 3)
Hours: Between 8:30am - 5:00pm, Monday to Friday.
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 7 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

KS Hunjan & Associates are an NHS registered Dentist who aim to provide excellent dental healthcare in a friendly and sympathetic environment. They are passionate about what they do and deliver this care with first-class, five-star service.

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

Provide chair-side assistance, ensuring that the correct equipment is available
To communicate effectively with clinicians to provide high-quality, patient-focused care
To provide and receive patient information which is complex and sensitive, ensuring patient confidentiality is not compromised
Building relationships with patients and showing excellent customer service
Making sure all equipment is sterilised and ready before procedures and treatments

Where you’ll work

3 WESTGATE
HALIFAX
HX1 1DJ

Training

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

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
Functional Skills in maths and English Level 2 (if applicable)

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade 9 - 4 (A* - C))
Maths (grade 9 - 4 (A* - 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
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

Other requirements

Make sure you can get to and from the employer each day easily.

About this company

KS Hunjan and Associates are an NHS registered Dentist that offers a full range of treatments and has many years experience providing care to the local community. The practice is directly in the city centre making it easily accessible for customers and employees alike.

https://www.hunjandental.com/halifax-westgate/ (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 professional development, such as a Certificate in Dental Sedation Nursing, Certificate in Oral Health Education etc.

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 VAC1000310322.

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