Apprentice Dental Nurse

Summary

As a trainee Dental Nurse at Harley Private Dental, you will play a crucial role in assisting our experienced dentists in all general dental procedures, including implants. Your responsibilities will also include organising stock , decontaminating instruments, providing patient aftercare, and maintaining a clean and sterile surgery environment.

Annual wage: £9,984 a year
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Training course: Dental nurse (integrated) (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday between the hours of 8.00 am and 8.00 pm. The practice is also open on Saturdays between the hours of 9.00 am and 5.00 pm when you may be required to work on occasions.
30 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 11 November
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

Key Responsibilities:

Assist dentists during general dental procedures
Prepare and maintain the surgery for patient appointments
Organise and manage stock levels, ensuring essential supplies are readily available
Maintain strict infection control and sterilisation protocols for instruments, the environment and dental equipment
Provide excellent patient aftercare, including post-procedure instructions and follow-up appointments
Keep the surgery area clean, tidy, and well-organised for all staff members
Support the dental team in delivering the highest standard of patient care

Requirements:

Enthusiasm for dentistry and a desire to pursue a career as a Dental Nurse
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well in a team
Attention to detail and a strong sense of responsibility
Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced dental practice environment
Able to reliably commute to the practice

Where you’ll work

ELLIN HOUSE

42 KINGFIELD ROAD

SHEFFIELD

S11 9AS

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

SHEFFIELD COLLEGE, THE

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