Dental Nurse Apprentice

Summary

We are looking to recruit our next Dental Nurse Apprentice to join our lovely team, who will be supported and guided in the role. A keen enthusiasm and attitude is all we ask for initially, and we are there to help you with the rest and become a great Dental Nurse with a career plan for the future.

Wage

£14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Pay to be reviewed following successful probation period.

Training course

Dental nurse (integrated) (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday, 8.45am - 5.30pm.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 14 April 2025

Duration

2 years

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

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

31 HUNGERFORD ROAD
CREWE
CW1 5EQ

Training

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

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 Apprenticeship programme and study towards a full Standard as a 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 2 Functional Skill in the relevant subject.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade C/4)
Maths (grade C/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
Customer care skills
Team working
Reliable
Flexible
Enthusiastic

About this company

We are an award winning mixed (private and NHS) practice. We have 2 sites within 2 miles of each other and provide NHS care at our Queen Street practice and general private dentistry and specialized referral services at our Hungerford Road site. Our wide range of services enable our team to experience and develop skills in the widest aspects of modern dentistry. We provide a career pathway to support and enhance every team member job satisfaction and development. Our work culture is to deliver patient care to the highest standards and develop a productive, happy team that can be proud.

After this apprenticeship

Career development will include - Radiography, Sedation and specialised training in areas such as Orthodontics, Implants, Perio, Endodontic nursing.

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 VAC1000306787.

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