Apprentice Dental Nurse

Summary

Exciting career opportunity to grow and develop into our team – you should naturally be both confident and discreet in working within the clinical environment to provide the highest levels of patient care. This role involves meeting and greeting people, providing chair side support to the dentist and general patient record administration.

Wage: £15,213.25 a year
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Training course: Dental nurse (integrated) (level 3)
Hours: Monday to Thursday 8.45am to 6.00pm. Friday 8.45 to 2.30pm, 1 Hour Lunch.
38 hours 45 minutes a week
Possible start date: Monday 7 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 will include:

Greeting patients
Chair side assistance to the dentist during restorative and surgical procedures
Record patient’s clinical notes in computer
Clean and prepare surgery between patients
Clean used instruments after patients
You will assist with reception when necessary and routine clerical task: handling payments, booking appointments, answering phone
Attend Charles Clifford Dental Hospital Sheffield one day per week for the duration of the apprenticeship to study:

Dental anatomy, Oral diseases, medical emergencies, dental radiography and sterilisation
You will learn about oral health promotion and preventative dentistry techniques
Some units will focus on patient care and management and you will cover legal and ethical issues

Where you’ll work

241 High Greave

Sheffield

S5 9GS

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

SHEFFIELD COLLEGE, THE

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

Apprentice Standard Dental Nurse Level 3 includes End Point Assessment
1 day per week attendance Charles Clifford Dental Hospital Sheffield
Assessment
Interview, coursework and examinations
Qualification
L3 Diploma in Dental Nursing

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

Combined Sciences (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
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Physical fitness

Other requirements

High level of professional presentation Confident and caring manner with patients and colleagues Able to maintain confidentiality A 'can do' attitude

About this company

Providing friendly, high-quality NHS and private dentistry for the whole family in Sheffield.

https://rodericksdentalpartners.co.uk/our-practices/park-dental-care (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Successful and aspiring candidates will be required to pass the end point assessment to complete their apprenticeship and enable their registration with the General Dental Council as a qualified dental nurse.

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