Dental Nurse Apprentice

Summary

We look forward to welcoming a new member of the team. We’re looking for a dental nurse apprentice at Tattenhall Dental. We stand out as a contemporary dental practice, fully outfitted with cutting-edge technology and we ensure that our patients receive the most advanced dental care available.

Annual wage

£15,600 a year

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Review of pay after six months

Training course

Dental nurse (integrated) (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Saturday. Shifts to be discussed during interview.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 27 January

Duration

1 year 6 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

As a recently established practice in a picturesque village, Tattenhall Dental is building an excellent reputation to deliver a reliable service to valued patients in a non-pressured environment. We are looking for someone who is flexible, committed and motivated to join our small team.

Typical duties for a dental nurse include;

Taking responsibility for the decontamination of instruments.
Maintaining dental operating equipment.
Ensuring that all relevant materials and supplies are in place.
Looking after patient records – including making notes when the dentist is examining a patient.
Working closely with the dentist, responding quickly to requests and generally keeping the surgery ready for use.
You'll also be responsible for ensuring high standards of cleanliness and control of the practice.
Liaise with reception to ensure smooth patient communications and transfer of records.
Attend and participate in practice meetings.
Other duties as necessary for the efficient operation of the practice.
Undergo training as may be required to develop skills and abilities.
Attend refresher and update training for medical emergencies and CPR.
Act in accordance with the practice rules and code of conduct.
Reception duties answering the phone in a professional manner, booking appointments using practice computers.
Money processing and issuing receipts.

Where you’ll work

MEDWAY HOUSE

HIGH STREET

TATTENHALL

CHESTER

CH3 9PX

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

CHESHIRE COLLEGE SOUTH AND WEST

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

In-house training plus the candidate will follow a Level 3 Dental Nurse (integrated) Apprenticeship programme and study towards a full Standard in Dental Nursing. This training will be structured and delivered by Cheshire College – South & West. If the candidate does not hold GCSE grades A-C (9-4) in maths and English, or equivalent, they will be required to complete a Level 1 Functional Skill in the relevant subject.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade Level 4/Grade C or above)
Maths (grade Level 4/Grade C or above)

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
Customer care skills
Listening skills
Eager to learn
Enthusiastic
Reliable
Flexible
Committed
Ability to follow instructions

About this company

Dental Practice

After this apprenticeship

A full time role for the right candidate will be considered on successful completion of apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CHESHIRE COLLEGE SOUTH AND WEST

Sophie Cain

sophie.cain@ccsw.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000293305.

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Closes in 22 days (Monday 13 January at 11:59pm)

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