Dental Nurse Apprenticeship

Summary

North Road Dental Practice are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking individual to join their team as an apprentice Dental Nurse. Based in Boldon Colliery, Tyne and Wear the successful candidate will work towards a Level 3 Apprenticeship in Dental Nursing. You will be greeting patients into the surgery, offering chairside assistance, plus more.

Wage: £14,526.20 a year
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Training course: Dental nurse (integrated) (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 12 May
Duration: 1 year 6 months
Positions available: 2

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

Support and assist the clinician (Dentist, Hygienist or Therapist) during all dental procedures
Preparation of clinical areas including instrument sterilisation, cross infection control and all relevant information, equipment and materials in readiness for the treatment of patients
Keep the clinical areas and all equipment and instruments clean, tidy and sterile as appropriate
Recognise and assist with management of medical emergencies.
Awareness of emergency drugs and make ready for use under instruction
Attend and participate in practice meetings
Other duties as necessary for the efficient operation of the practice including the duties and tasks of receptionist as required
Undergo training as may be required to develop skills and abilities
Attend refresher and update training for Safeguarding, medical emergencies and CPR
Keep verifiable and non-verifiable CPD up to date
Act in accordance with the practice rules and code of conduct
Use all equipment and machinery in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations and ensure that they are maintained regularly and in good working order
Provide chairside assistance, ensuring that the correct equipment is available
Ensure the care and welfare of patients
Accurately complete patient clinical records as directed
Checking consent and medical history form is completed
Handle all substances in accordance with Health and Safety policies
Be familiar and comply with all Health and Safety rules and guidance, including PPE, COSHH, Mercury handling, infection control, waste disposal etc
Ensure adequate stocks of materials and other items within the surgery
Ensure computer/written records are accurately maintained and securely stored
Liaise with reception to ensure smooth patient communications and transfer of records
Administrative duties including monitoring referrals, waiting lists and organising appointments directly with patients

Where you’ll work

22 North Road
Boldon Colliery
NE35 9AR

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
Day release at our Training facility in Sunderland/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
Administrative skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

About this company

North Road Dental Practice is a small family orientated dental practice based in Boldon Colliery. Offering a variety of dental treatments in a comfortable environment.

After this apprenticeship

Depending on the circumstances of the business and upon completion of the apprenticeship programme, there could be a potential position of employment available.

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