Apprentice Dental Nurse

Newton Dental Practice

NEWTON LE WILLOWS, WA12 9RH

Closes in 9 days (Saturday 30 November at 11:59pm)

Posted on 29 October 2024


Summary

This full-time apprenticeship position is well suited to an individual that is looking to advance in a dental career and gain direct experience in a thriving, and supportive workplace. You will work closely with the dentist, assisting in surgery, as well as having sterilisation, decontamination and clinical duties, also possible reception cover.

Annual wage
£13,312 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Training course
Dental nurse (integrated) (level 3)
Hours
Days and times to be confirmed.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Sunday 1 December

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

  • Preparing surgery/materials/instruments for each patient
  • Following decontamination/sterilising protocols
  • Safe disposal of clinical waste
  • Processing/assisting with dental radiographs
  • Updating medical histories
  • Following all practice policies and procedures
  • Obeying all dental ethical guidelines including all rules on confidentiality

Where you’ll work

65-67 WARGRAVE ROAD

NEWTON LE WILLOWS

WA12 9RH

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

DENTRAIN PROFESSIONALS LTD

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

  • Our course provider Dentrain Professionals Ltd offers the NEBDN accredited Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing Apprenticeship

For more information, please see their website.

www.dentrain.co.uk

www.facebook.com/DentrainProfessionalsEducation

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

  • English (grade C or 4)
  • Maths (grade C or 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
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Team working
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

Other requirements

Access to a computer and the internet is essential. To enable us to consider your application, can you please send your full CV, which should include the following details: Full Name. Date of birth. Full address including postcode. Contact telephone number. E-Mail address. Education history - including dates and qualifications obtained .(English/Maths GCSE results required). Details of previous employment including roles and responsibilities/extra curriculum activities. A personal statement about yourself. Cover letter/statement of why you wish to become a Dental Nurse. Please send/attach as a PDF or Word Document to pam@dentrain.net or complete the link. Failure to provide these details will result in your application for the above post not being processed. Exams are to be held at Dentrain Professionals, 22 Bridge Street, Bolton, BL1 2EA

About this company

Newton Dental is a modern Private and NHS family dental practice in Newton-le-Willows. We offer a full range of dental services to each family member, from general dental care, to state-of-the-art whitening systems, to implants and facial aesthetics – the team here at Newton Dental are dedicated to ensuring that the treatment that you receive is to the highest standard.

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

After this apprenticeship

  • Upon completion of this Apprenticeship, the Apprentice can register with the General Dentist Council as a qualified Dental Nurse

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

DENTRAIN PROFESSIONALS LTD

Pam Clare

pam@dentrain.net

01204528652

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000284603.

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Closes in 9 days (Saturday 30 November at 11:59pm)

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