Dental Nurse Apprenticeship

Summary

A fantastic opportunity to work for a very supportive dental practice. You will learn to assist a dentist in all aspects of Dentistry and become part of a wonderful team, whilst completing a level 3 dental nurse apprenticeship. You will provide chair side assistance during all dental procedures and update computer records and taking notes.

Wage: £15,704 a year
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Training course: Dental nurse (integrated) (level 3)
Hours: Monday – Tuesday, 9:00am – 5:00pm Wednesday, 9:00am – 6:00 pm Thursday, 9:00am – 5:00pm Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm.
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Wednesday 30 April
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

Duties to include but not be limited to:

Greeting and caring for all patients in a polite and courteous manner at all times
Work closely with the dentist in a professional and appropriate manner
Provide chair side assistance during all dental procedures
Update computer records and taking notes
Cleaning surgeries to a high level, maintaining strict cross infection controls
Preparing instruments and materials during treatments
Other duties as and when required

Where you’ll work

168 WALKER ROAD

WALSALL

WS3 1BZ

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

WALSALL 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

Dental nurse level 3 apprenticeship standard
Weekly online training (3 are face to face over the course of the programme)
Weekly off the job training
Functional skills if required

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade Grade 4 or above)
maths (grade Grade 4 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
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

Other requirements

Candidate will need an Enhanced CRB check which will be provided by the employer, you will also be required to have 2 Hepatitis B vaccinations required to work in surgery.

About this company

Here at Harden Dental Surgery, our local dentists provide a range of services, including dental check-ups and fillings to cosmetic dentistry and specialist implant procedures, our dental experts have more than 25 years of experience to perform all treatments in an efficient and timely manner. We strive to go above and beyond for our patients, and we go that extra mile to ensure all our patients feel calm and comfortable during dental appointments, offering nervous patients treatments under sedation. Our skilled, professional dentists have worked hard to build up a great reputation in the Walsall and West Midlands areas.

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

After this apprenticeship

There is a potential full time position offered to the right candidate.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

WALSALL COLLEGE

Kerry Hall

khall@walsallcollege.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000304530.

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Closes on Wednesday 16 April 2025

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