Dental Nurse Apprentice
Cramond House Dental Practice
CLITHEROE, BB7 2DH
Closes on Friday 25 October
Posted on 13 September 2024
Contents
Summary
This vacancy is for an Apprentice Dental Nurse based in Clitheroe. As an Apprentice Dental Nurse, you will help the dentist in performing different types of dental care treatment and processes.
- Annual wage
- £12,729.60 a year
- Training course
- Dental nurse (integrated) (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday-Thursday 8:45am-5:30pm
Friday 8:45am-5pm.
38 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 4 November
- Duration
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1 Year 9 Months
- Positions available
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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
Purpose of the job:
Provide clinical support to dentists, hygienists and patients under supervision, assist with reception orany clerical duties as required and perform such other tasks as reasonably requested by the practice owner Martin Nolan/Catherine Cumpstey.
Responsible to:
The practice owner and the dentist /hygienist you are working with.
Employment duties:
- Assist dentist, hygienist or therapist by providing dental chairside support duties relevant to stage of competence under supervision of a named GDC registrant in accordance with the GDC guidance for trainee dental nurses
- Keep a log of your structured induction and on-going compliance training using Training Record template (M 222E) and ensure each training session is counter-signed by your supervisor - a named GDC registrant
- Work towards a nationally recognised qualification leading to the registration with the GDC
- Follow all practice policies and procedures
- Establish, promote and maintain productive working relationships with all of the dental team
- Liaise with the practice manager on all matters concerning administration, pay and conditions
- Assist with reception duties and perform other clerical duties if required
- Take reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your work
Key tasks to be carried out under supervision:
Develop and demonstrate competence in
- The chairside support procedures outlined in your Competence Record (M 225C)
- The manipulation and application of dental materials across a range of dental treatment procedures
- Knowledge and application of a wide range of dental instruments and equipment relevant for dental procedures
- Decontamination and preparation of treatment rooms for a range of dental procedures
- Decontamination of dental devices using appropriate practice decontamination equipment after receiving the necessary vaccinations
- Decontamination equipment maintenance in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions
- Waste segregation and disposal in accordance with the practice policies and procedures
- Use of the practice computer and X-ray systems
- Completion of laboratory request forms and keeping records of all items sent, received and fitted
- Checking that all necessary laboratory work is returned and ready for each session
Where you’ll work
CRAMOND HOUSE
23 YORK STREET
CLITHEROE
BB7 2DH
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
TRAINING 2000 LIMITED
Your training course
Dental nurse (integrated) (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
- Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing.
- Functional Skills Level 2 maths and English can be obtained on the course if you dont already hold these qualifications
- Safeguarding.
- First Aid.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4 (C))
- Maths (grade 4 (C))
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
- Customer care skills
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Initiative
Other requirements
Please do not contact the company directly. Please note - we reserve the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received a suitable number of applications from which to make a shortlist. Please ensure you apply as soon as possible if you wish to be considered for this role.
About this company
Long established, family dental practice in Clitheroe. At Cramond House we pride ourselves in providing a wide range of quality dental services.
After this apprenticeship
The successful candidate will work towards achieving a Level 3 qualification in dental nursing whilst gaining valuable experience in a dental practice.
Upon completion of the Level 3 qualification, you will be an experienced and qualified dental nurse, and as such, you can continue building up skills that will always be in-demand. You could progress to acquire specialist qualifications in areas such as sedation, dental radiography, and oral health education.
You may take on more responsibilities as a trainer for other dental nurses or move into a management role within your dental practice. You might decide to apply for a course to qualify as a dental hygienist or therapist.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
TRAINING 2000 LIMITED
Lauren Reddaway
lauren.reddaway@t2000.co.uk
0125454659
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000276748.
Apply now
Closes on Friday 25 October
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