Apprentice Dental Nurse

Summary

This vacancy is for a Apprentice Dental Nurse based in Chorley. As an Apprentice Dental Nurse, you will help the dentist in performing different types of dental care treatment and processes.

Wage

£14,133.60 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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£7.55 p/h

Training course

Dental nurse (integrated) (level 3)

Hours

Monday, 7:45am - 5.30pm, Tuesday, 1.00pm - 7.30pm, Wednesday, 8.45am - 5.30pm, Thursday, 8.45am - 5.30pm

36 hours a week

Start date

Monday 5 May 2025

Duration

1 year 9 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

Purpose of the job:

Provide clinical support to dentists, hygienists and patients under supervision, assist with reception or any clerical duties as required and perform such other tasks as reasonably requested by the practice owner David and Rashmi Hickey

Employment duties:

Assist dentist, hygienist or therapist by providing dental chair side support duties relevant to stage of competence under supervision of a named GDC registrant in accordance with the GDC guidance for trainee dental nurses
Keep a log of your structured induction and on-going compliance Training Record
Work towards a nationally recognised qualification leading to the registration with the GDC
Follow all practice policies and procedures
Establish, promote and maintain productive working relationships with all of the dental team
Liaise with the practice manager on all matters concerning administration, pay and conditions
Assist with reception duties and perform other clerical duties if required
Take reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your work

Key tasks to be carried out under supervision:

Develop and demonstrate competence in:

The chair side support procedures
The manipulation and application of dental materials across a range of dental treatment procedures
Knowledge and application of a wide range of dental instruments and equipment relevant for dental procedures
Decontamination and preparation of treatment rooms for a range of dental procedures
Decontamination of dental devices using appropriate practice decontamination equipment after receiving the necessary vaccinations
Decontamination equipment maintenance in accordance with the manufacturers instructions
Waste segregation and disposal in accordance with the practice policies and procedures
Use of the practice computer and X-ray systems
Completion of laboratory request forms and keeping records of all items sent, received and fitted
Checking that all necessary laboratory work is returned and ready for each session

Perform reception duties:

Answer telephone, receive mail, email
Meet and greet patients and/or carers
Manage the appointment book, send appointments by mail/email
Maintain recall systems
File patient clinical records and correspondence securely and ensure they are kept up-to-date
Maintain and promote patient confidentiality in relation to patient medical history, details of treatment, financial transactions or any conversation overheard
Process patient payments
Attend agreed competence and development training

Where you’ll work

9 SOUTHPORT ROAD
CHORLEY
PR7 1LB

Training

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

College or training organisation

TRAINING 2000 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

Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing
Functional Skills Level 2 maths and English can be obtained on the course if you dont already hold these qualifications
Safeguarding
First Aid

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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Team working
Initiative

Other requirements

Please do not contact the company directly. Please note - we reserve the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received a suitable number of applications from which to make a shortlist. Please ensure you apply as soon as possible if you wish to be considered for this role.

About this company

The practice is owned by husband and wife team, David and Rashmi Hickey. Rashmi and David believe in treating everyone that walks through the doors as if they were members of their own family. They pride themselves on delivering high quality dentistry with a personal and caring approach.

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

After this apprenticeship

The successful candidate will work towards achieving a Level 3 qualification in dental nursing whilst gaining valuable experience in a dental practice
Upon completion of the level 3 qualification, you will be an experienced and qualified dental nurse, and as such, you can continue building up skills that will always be in-demand. You could progress to acquire specialist qualifications in areas such as sedation, dental radiography, and oral health education
You may take on more responsibilities as a trainer for other dental nurses or move into a management role within your dental practice. You might decide to apply for a course to qualify as a dental hygienist or therapist

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TRAINING 2000 LIMITED

Lauren Reddaway

lauren.reddaway@t2000.co.uk

0125454659

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000315042.

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