Dental Nurse Apprenticeship

Summary

We are seeking a full time Apprenticeship Dental Nurse. The successful candidate must be hard working, good time keeper, pro active and demonstrate an attitude that respects and values commitment, practice values and our culture of compassionate care.

Annual wage: £12,979.20 a year
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Training course: Dental nurse (integrated) (level 3)
Hours: The practice is open the following hours. Shift times to be confirmed. Mon 8:30am – 17:00pm, Tues & Wed 9:30am – 18:00pm Thurs 9:30am – 20:00pm Fri 9:30am – 16:00pm Sat 8:30am – 16:00pm (One Saturday a month, day off in lieu)
39 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 6 January
Duration: 2 years
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

Providing clinical chair-side assistance with Principal and Associate Dentists.

· Assisting with front office and administration tasks as needed.

· Decontamination duties and compliance with HTM 01 05. Ensuring maintenance and auditing of decontamination equipment is maintained daily.

· Contribute to clinical governance

· Communicate professionally and respectfully

· Competence in the dental nursing role and the materials and equipment used in the clinical setting, in accordance with instructions and procedures.

· Work independently and have responsibility for own actions.

· Continuously maintain high standards of cleanliness and infection control in line with current Code of Practice and Health and Safety.

· Demonstrate an overall awareness and commitment to continuous quality improvement.

· Ensure to act appropriately and provide excellent patient care on a daily basis.

Where you’ll work

Unit 4, 53 King Street,

Manchester

M2 4LQ

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

THE OLDHAM 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

Dental Nurse Apprenticeship Standard Level 3

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade Grade 9-4/A*-C or equivalent)
Maths (grade Grade 9-4/A*-C or equivalent)

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
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Physical fitness
Punctual and reliable
Willing to learn
Able to follow instructions

Other requirements

You will be expected to be flexible with the working hours. There is a degree of lifting and carrying that you will need to be able to carry out. Applications will only be accepted through the National Apprenticeship Website: https://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship. Please do not contact the employer direct. If your application is successful, you will be contacted by The Oldham College (normally via email) to invite you to attend a pre-interview and initial assessment.

About this company

Smile Stylist was established in 2012 and following an amazing 8 years in House of Fraser, we opened our 5-star rated state of the art clinic in the heart of Manchester city centre. We are Manchester’s top Invisalign provider having treated more than 3,000 patients and complete hundreds of Invisalign and cosmetic smile makeovers each year. Our patients sit at the heart of our practice and our overarching goal is to make you feel comfortable, empowered, informed and at ease regardless of your treatment.

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

Company benefits

• Bonus scheme • Staff member of the month • Day off provided on birthday • Company events

After this apprenticeship

Qualified Dental Nurse

CPD

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

THE OLDHAM COLLEGE

Andrea Kearns

andrea.kearns@oldham.ac.uk

0161 785 4072

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000282502.

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Closes in 14 days (Tuesday 17 December at 11:59pm)

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