Dental Nurse Apprentice

Summary

An exciting opportunity for a motivated & professional candidate, to train and work within a busy, well-established dental practice. The successful candidate will need to have excellent communication skills & a willingness to learn. The role involves assisting the clinician in all procedures by anticipating, passing & receiving instruments.

Annual wage: £12,480 a year
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Training course: Dental nurse (integrated) (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday, with 1 day in college. Shift times to be confirmed.
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Wednesday 11 December
Duration: 1 year 9 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

The successful candidates' duties will include but are not limited to:

Decontamination of instruments and infection control before, during and after a dental procedure
Helping ensure health and safety in the workplace
Setting up the surgery for dental procedures
Caring for all patients
Assisting the clinician in all chairside procedures by anticipating, passing and receiving instruments and items
Processing and mounting radiographs
Liaising with dental labs
Ensure patient records are stored confidentiality

Where you’ll work

146 DUKE STREET

ST HELENS

WA10 2JL

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

ST HELENS 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

The apprentice will be working towards their City and Guild Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing
Functional Skills in maths and English, if required
The apprentice will have a day release on a Wednesday during term time and this will be held at St Helens College Town Centre Campus

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade C/4)
Maths (grade C/4)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Science (Biology, Chemistry or Physics) (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
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Team working
Non judgemental
Patience

Other requirements

Upon successful appointment, you will be required to receive the Hep B Vaccination (prior to any surgical duties, organised by the dental practice).

About this company

We have been caring for the population of St. Helens for nearly 100 years and some of our youngest patients are fifth generation patients from those first days of the practice on Westfield Street. The practice is owned and run by Chris Williams who also still practices here on a daily basis so he is always available to help with any problems that might occur.

After this apprenticeship

Opportunity for a full-time position upon completion of the qualification.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ST HELENS COLLEGE

Sarah Bell

appenquiry@sthelens.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000276386.

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Closes in 14 days (Friday 6 December at 11:59pm)

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