Apprentice Dental Nurse

Summary

Looking for a career which allows you to help people and make a difference? This role involves meeting and greeting clients, providing chair side support to the dentist in charge and general patient record administration.

Annual wage: £12,480 a year
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Training course: Dental nurse (integrated) (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Thursday, 8.30am - 5.30pm and Friday, 8.30am - 1.00pm and possible extra hours Friday if doing extra sessions
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date: Thursday 30 January
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

Reporting to the Practice Manager:

Full job description including day to day expected duties includes:

Greeting patients
Chair side assistance to the dentist during restorative and surgical procedures
Record patient’s clinical notes in computer
Clean and prepare surgery between patients
Clean used instruments after patients
Additionally he/she will be expected to act as receptionist when necessary and routine clerical task: handling payments, booking appointments, answering the telephone
Attend the Sheffield College Training Partner - Charles Clifford Dental Hospital within the duration of the apprenticeship to study:
Dental anatomy, Oral diseases, medical emergencies, dental radiography and sterilisation
You will learn about oral health promotion and preventative dentistry techniques
Some units will focus on patient care and management and you will cover legal and ethical issues

Where you’ll work

Hackenthorpe Dental Health Centre

Main Street

Hackenthorpe

Sheffield

S12 4LB

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

The qualification you will work towards is the Apprentice Standard Dental Nurse Level 3 includes End Point Assessment

Assessment:

Interview, coursework and examinations

Qualification:

Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing

Additional qualifications:

On completion, the apprentice must register with the General Dental Council as a qualified Dental Nurse

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

Combined Sciences (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
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Physical fitness

About this company

Here at Hackenthorpe Dental Health Centre our patients come first. We know how a trip to the dentist can be a daunting experience, ultimately this can mean you avoid going, creating bigger problems and a lack of confidence about your smile. Well, what we do is provide gentle dental care in a friendly relaxed environment. We coach you in the skills required to secure and maintain good dental health and give you access to a wide range of treatments to improve your smile. This means trips to the dentist are more enjoyable, you’ll have fewer dental problems and you’ll have a greater understanding about the treatment you receive.

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

After this apprenticeship

Excellent career prospects to complete the apprenticeship and apply to the General Dental Council (GDC) for professional registration as a dental nurse

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