Apprentice Dental Nurse

Summary

The apprenticeship in dental nursing is an 18-month government funded course: City & Guilds Level 3 Extended Diploma in Dental Nursing. The job entails assisting the dentist, sterilising equipment, reception and any other ad hoc duties as may be required.

Annual wage

£11,648 a year

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Salary to be discussed at Interview

Training course

Dental nurse (integrated) (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm

35 hours a week

Possible start date

Thursday 2 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

Provide efficient and reliable chair-side support to Practice Clinicians. The role will also require working in other areas of the practice such as:

Reception
Dealing with patient queries
Answering the phone
Taking payments and booking appointments

Where you’ll work

9 STONEYLANDS ROAD

EGHAM

TW20 9QR

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

TEMP DENT DENTAL AGENCY 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

This qualification is a level 3 advanced apprenticeship accredited by City & Guilds and is delivered nationwide through blended interactive E-Learning, enabling learners to access the course from anywhere in the UK
Upon achievement the apprentice will be awarded a Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3
Functional Skills English & maths level 2 qualifications unless already exempt

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (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
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Physical fitness

About this company

Friendly, highly experienced practice Long standing practice providing high quality dental care Family run, family focused practice providing the whole scope of dental care Fantastic team Preventative and holistic approach, always putting patients first, pride ourselves on open and honest communication Plentiful off road private parking for patients Accessible waiting room and surgeries Easily accessible by road and rail, within walking distance of mainline station We provide high quality dental care in a relaxed, professional and friendly environment. We are proud to be a longstanding part of the community and have been established in Egham for over 50 years. We have an extremely experienced and qualified team who are dedicated to providing you with the best possible care. Our practice offers accessible waiting room and surgeries. We have plentiful, free off road patient parking and are within walking distance of the mainline rail station. Our core values are shared by all team members and underpin all our efforts in the practice. These values drive us forward to provide the best care for our patients. Integrity is central to our core values. We believe that the trust and faith our patients show in us, should be upheld at all times. We are always ethical, honest and trustworthy in all that we do. We make sure that we treat our patients in a way that we would wish to be treated and always with care and respect. We are committed to providing the highest degree of quality in every aspect of our practice and the care that we provide. At the practice, we believe in personalised care and take the time to get to know our patients. We tailor our approach to individual patients, always putting them first. Best Dental Materials & Dental Labs We use the very best dental materials and dental labs. We are dedicated to continuing professional development and further education. This is to ensure that we can deliver the best possible treatment for our patients. Enthusiastic & Passionate We are enthusiastic and passionate about our work and how we serve our patients. Open and honest communication is essential to us. Every patient receives a treatment plan and estimate costs to review and discuss before any treatment starts

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

After this apprenticeship

You will be required to be immunised against Hepatitis B
You will also need to pass a DBS check

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TEMP DENT DENTAL AGENCY LIMITED

Michelle Waheed

michelle.waheed@tempdent.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000275366.

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Closes in 28 days (Friday 20 December at 11:59pm)

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