Apprentice Dental Nurse
BRUNDALL PRACTICE LTD
NORWICH, NR13 5LL
Closes in 20 days (Friday 25 October at 11:59pm)
Posted on 19 September 2024
Summary
The successful applicant will help with the reception of patients as well as the recording of treatment, including charting from the dentist’s instructions and other associated clerical work and many other responsibilities.
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Training course
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Dental nurse (integrated) (level 3)
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Hours
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Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5.30pm.
Exact shifts to be confirmed.
40 hours a week
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Possible start date
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Monday 28 October
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
- Recording of treatment including charting form the dentist’s instructions and other associated clerical work
- Preparation of filling materials, impression materials, instruments and equipment
- Cleaning away used instruments and materials and keeping the surgery clean and tidy
- First aid treatments for collapse e.g., coronary attack, fainting, bleeding tooth socket, epilepsy etc
- Assisting at preparation for investigation, e.g., x-ray procedures
- Providing patients with pre - and post-operative instructions and information prior to safely discharging the patient following, for example, minor oral surgery, and ensuring the instructions are understood
- Maintaining stock levels in surgery and checking expiry dates
- Re-ordering stocks when required
- All Dental Nurses must be competent with all areas of reception
Where you’ll work
5 LINKS AVENUE
BRUNDALL
NORWICH
NR13 5LL
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
POULTEC TRAINING 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
Dental Nurse (integrated) Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:
- City and Guilds Level 3 Diploma Dental Nurse
- City & Guilds Level 2 Functional Skills maths
- City & Guilds Level 2 Functional Skills English
- End Point Assessment
- 20% of your working hours will be off the job training
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent 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
- Attention to detail
- Customer care skills
- Presentation skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Patience
About this company
At Brundall Dental Practice our philosophy is based on providing a choice of accessible NHS dentistry and high quality private dental care that you and your family can rely on at all times. We offer a range of cosmetic treatments which are not available through the NHS, at a very reasonable cost.
http://www.brundalldental.co.uk (opens in new tab)
After this apprenticeship
- Potential full-time employment
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
POULTEC TRAINING LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is
VAC1000278003.
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