Summary
This vacancy is for a Trainee Dental Nurse based in Chorley. As an Apprentice Dental Nurse, you will help the dentist in performing different types of dental care treatment and processes.
Wage
£14,133.60 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
£7.55 p/h
Training course
Dental nurse (integrated) (level 3)
Hours
Monday 7:45am-5:30pm Tuesday 1pm-7:30pm Wednesday 8:45am-5:30pm Thursday 8:45am-5:30pm
36 hours a week
Start date
Monday 5 May 2025
Duration
1 year 9 months
Positions available
1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you’ll do at work
Purpose of the job:
Provide clinical support to dentists, hygienists and patients under supervision, assist with reception or any clerical duties as required and perform such other tasks as reasonably requested by the practice owner David and Rashmi Hickey.
Employment duties:
* Assist dentist, hygienist or therapist by providing dental chair side support duties relevant to stage of competence under supervision of a named GDC registrant in accordance with the GDC guidance for trainee dental nurses
* Keep a log of your structured induction and on-going compliance Training Record
* Work towards a nationally recognised qualification leading to the registration with the GDC
* Follow all practice policies and procedures
* Establish, promote and maintain productive working relationships with all of the dental team
* Liaise with the practice manager on all matters concerning administration, pay and conditions
* Assist with reception duties and perform other clerical duties if required
* Take reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your work
Key tasks to be carried out under supervision:
Develop and demonstrate competence in
* The chair side support procedures
* The manipulation and application of dental materials across a range of dental treatment procedures
* Knowledge and application of a wide range of dental instruments and equipment relevant for dental procedures
* Decontamination and preparation of treatment rooms for a range of dental procedures
* Decontamination of dental devices using appropriate practice decontamination equipment after receiving the necessary vaccinations
* Decontamination equipment maintenance in accordance with the manufacturers instructions
* Waste segregation and disposal in accordance with the practice policies and procedures
* Use of the practice computer and X-ray systems
* Completion of laboratory request forms and keeping records of all items sent, received and fitted
* Checking that all necessary laboratory work is returned and ready for each session
Perform reception duties
* Answer telephone, receive mail, email
* Meet and greet patients and/or carers
* Manage the appointment book, send appointments by mail/email
* Maintain recall systems
* File patient clinical records and correspondence securely and ensure they are kept up-to-date
* Maintain and promote patient confidentiality in relation to patient medical history, details of treatment, financial transactions or any conversation overheard
* Process patient payments
* Attend agreed competence and development training
Where you’ll work
9 SOUTHPORT ROAD
CHORLEY
PR7 1LB
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
TRAINING 2000 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
* Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing
* Functional Skills Level 2 maths and English can be obtained on the course if you dont already hold these qualifications
* Safeguarding
* First Aid
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade 4 (C))
* Maths (grade 4 (C))
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
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Customer care skills
* Team working
* Initiative
Other requirements
Please do not contact the company directly. Please note - we reserve the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received a suitable number of applications from which to make a shortlist. Please ensure you apply as soon as possible if you wish to be considered for this role.