Apprentice Dental Nurse

Summary

An exciting opportunity for an apprentice dental nurse to complete the level 3 diploma in dental nursing. No experience necessary as full training will be provided. We offer face to face lessons once a week in our academies.

Annual wage

£12,313.60 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

£6.40 an hour for the first 12 months of the apprenticeship rising to the national minimum wage for your age group (or higher) thereafter.

Training course

Dental nurse (integrated) (level 3)

Hours

4 days a week in a dental practice, with 1 day spent in the academy. Shifts to be confirmed.

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Saturday 1 February

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

We are looking for someone:

Hardworking
Reliable
Excellent communication skills
Eager to learn
Positive attitude
Flexibility and the ability to work under pressure
Good organisational skills

Dental Nurse role consists of:

Assisting dentists
Decontaminating instruments
Updating patient records as instructed by the dentist
Supporting the wider team
Have the ability to use your own initiative
Set up and prepare the surgery
High standards of cleanliness and infection control
Keeping patient information confidential
Reassuring patients
Confidentiality
Reception duties
Stock control
Follow all workplace policies and procedures
Safeguarding
Assist with X-rays
COVID-19 precaution(s)

Where you’ll work

364 Central Drive

Blackpool

FY1 6LA

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

SMART DENTAL ACADEMY 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:

Training will take place in our academy in either Blackburn or Preston (depending on which is more convienent)
Training will be once a week, with the other 4 days working in the dental practice

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

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
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Non judgemental
Patience

About this company

A lovely Dental Practice in Blackpool

Company benefits

A fabulous dental practice with lots of experience with apprentices.

After this apprenticeship

Once completed, you will be a fully qualified dental nurse
There a post-qualifications you can undertake such a Impressions courses, Application of Fluoride Varnish etc

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