Closes in 29 days (Thursday 19 December at 11:59pm)
Northern Skills are recruiting on behalf of Southview Dental Care. The successful candidate will assist with the preparation of a range of dental treatments and work towards a Level 3 Dental Nurse qualification. The successful candidate will learn to prepare individual treatment rooms for a wide range of dental procedures.
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
* Provide dental nursing support to clinicians
* Record treatment including charting from the dentist’s instructions and other associated clerical work
* Prepare filling materials, impression materials, instruments and equipment
* Clean away used instruments and materials and keep the surgery clean and tidy
* Learn to prepare individual treatment rooms for a wide range of dental procedures
* Carry out decontamination and sterilisation duties, ensuring appropriate records are completed
Where you’ll work
46 SOUTH VIEW, EAST DENTON, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NE5 2BP
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
MIDDLESBROUGH 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
Your training plan
* Day release at Newcastle training offices
* On and off-the-job training
* Level 3 Dental Nurse (integrated) Apprenticeship Standard
* Training schedule has yet to be agreed upon, further details will be made available at a later date
Requirements
GCSE or equivalent in:
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
* Customer care skills
* Non-judgmental
About this company
Southview Dental Care offers comprehensive dental treatments. All treatments and services are provided in a professional and comfortable environment with high quality standards.
Depending on the circumstances of the business upon completion of the apprenticeship programme, there could be a potential position of employment available.
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
MIDDLESBROUGH COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000287972.
Apply now
Closes in 29 days (Thursday 19 December at 11:59pm)
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