Dental Nurse Apprentice

Summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team at Springmount Dental & Aesthetics. We are a practice that takes much pride in delivering first-class service in a beautiful setting.

Annual wage: £13,312 a year
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Training course: Dental nurse (integrated) (level 3)
Hours: Monday: 08:30 - 17:30 Tuesday: 08:30 - 17:30 Wednesday: 08:30 - 17:30 Thursday: 07.30 - 17:30 Friday: 08:30 - 16:30 Saturdays: On a rota system (up to 2 per month, with time given off in the week to compensate). 1.5 x pay for Saturday hours.
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 27 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

We are a well established fully private, independant practice based in Matlock and Chesterfield, and offer cosmetic dentistry, facial aesthetics, implants, sedation, Invisalign and general dentistry.

You would be part of an innovative, expanding business, working with a highly skilled team and cutting edge equipment.

The ideal candidate will have:

Competence in delivering a high level of customer service.
A warm, friendly, reliable and adaptable personality.
The ability to work flexibly with others in a busy team environment.
Excellent communication skills.
The ability and personality to build a rapport with our patients & team.

The role will involve:

Assisting in surgery with cosmetic procedures, implant surgery, aesthetic procedures, sedation, general dental procedures.
Working as part of a team to execute a first-class service.
Carrying out general clinical & administrative duties to ensure the effective running of the practice.

Where you’ll work

32 TENNYSON AVENUE

CHESTERFIELD

S40 4SP

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
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 Nursing Level 3 apprenticeship standard, which includes a qualification approved by the General Dental Council as meeting the requirements for registration as a Dental nurse. Delivery method and location of training to be confirmed. Details will be made available at a later date.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

5 GCSE's inc Maths, English and Science (grade A*-C/9-4 grades)

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
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

About this company

At Springmount Dental & Aesthetics we provide modern dentistry and facial aesthetics, delivered on good old-fashioned principles of care, trust and customer service.

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

After this apprenticeship

Possible full time position with completion of the apprenticeship.

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