Closes in 23 days (Thursday 13 March at 11:59pm)
Northern Skills are recruiting on behalf of Billingham Dental. Billingham Dental provides a full range of NHS and private dental services in a friendly and welcoming environment. The successful candidate will assist with the preparation of a range of dental treatments and work towards a Level 3 Dental Nurse qualification.
Hours: 40 hours per week between Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 8:00pm. Shifts to be confirmed.
Duration: 1 year 9 months
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
* Attend training course to gain dental nurse qualification
* Keep the clinical areas and all equipment and instruments clean, tidy and sterile as appropriate according to the practice’s health and safety and infection control procedures and manufacturers' instructions
* Use all equipment and machinery in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations and ensure that they are maintained regularly and in good working order
* Provide chairside assistance, ensuring that the correct equipment is available
* Ensure the care and welfare of patients
* Ensure non-clinical areas are maintained clean and tidy throughout the working day.
* Accurately complete patient clinical records as directed
* Handle all substances in accordance with Health and Safety policies
* Be familiar and comply with all Health and Safety rules and guidance, including PPE, COSHH, Mercury handling, infection control, waste disposal etc
* Complete laboratory request forms, keep records of work sent, received and fitted
* Ensure adequate stocks of materials and other items within the surgery
* Order/Ask the practice manager/receptionist to order new stock supplies as necessary
* Ensure computer/written records are accurately maintained and securely stored
* Liaise with reception to ensure smooth patient communications and transfer of records
* Attend and participate in practice meetings
* Other duties as necessary for the efficient operation of the practice (perhaps including the duties and tasks of receptionist as required)
* Attend training for medical emergencies and CPR
* Act in accordance with the practice rules and code of conduct
* Act in accordance with the current practice COVID 19 standard operating procedure
Where you’ll work
Billingham, TS23 2LU
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
Your training plan
* Day release at Middlesbrough College
* On and off the job training
* Level 3 Dental Nurse (integrated) Apprenticeship Standard
Requirements
GCSE or equivalent in:
* Maths and English (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
* Customer care skills
Other requirements
This vacancy is to start immediately therefore you must be available to start before applying. The closing date, interview date and start date are subject to change. This vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received. Please ensure you apply early to avoid disappointment. Individuals are able to undertake an apprenticeship at a higher level than a qualification they currently hold, including any previously completed apprenticeships. Individuals can also undertake an apprenticeship at the same level, or lower level than a qualification they already hold as long as the new apprenticeship allows for new skills to be acquired and the content of the training is materially different from any previous qualification or apprenticeship. Northern Skills will check candidates' eligibility prior to any interviews.
About this company
Billingham Dental is your new dental practice set in the centre of Billingham, near the Billingham Forum in the Queensway Shopping precinct. We provide a full range of NHS and private dental services in a friendly and welcoming environment.
After this apprenticeship
* 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 VAC1000303716.
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