Closes in 12 days (Tuesday 15 April 2025 at 11:59pm)
We are looking to recruit our next Dental Nurse Apprentice to join our lovely team, who will be supported and guided in the role. A keen enthusiasm and attitude is all we ask for initially, and we are there to help you with the rest and become a great Dental Nurse with a career plan for the future.
Wage: £14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age.
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices. Pay to be reviewed following successful probation period.
Training course: Dental nurse (integrated) (level 3)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.45am - 5.30pm. 37 hours 30 minutes a week.
Duration: 2 years
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
Typical duties for a dental nurse include:
* Taking responsibility for the decontamination of instruments.
* Ensuring that all relevant materials and supplies are in place.
* Looking after patient records – including making notes when the dentist is examining a patient.
* Working closely with the dentist, responding quickly to requests and generally keeping the surgery ready for use.
* Ensuring high standards of cleanliness and control of the practice.
* Liaising with reception to ensure smooth patient communications and transfer of records.
* Attending and participating in practice meetings.
* Other duties as necessary for the efficient operation of the practice.
* Undergoing training as may be required to develop skills and abilities.
* Attending refresher and update training for medical emergencies and CPR.
* Acting in accordance with the practice rules and code of conduct.
* Reception duties: answering the phone in a professional manner, booking appointments using practice computers, processing payments and issuing receipts.
Where you’ll work
31 HUNGERFORD ROAD
CREWE
CW1 5EQ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
CHESHIRE COLLEGE SOUTH AND WEST
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.
* Participate in quality improvement activities as required.
* Be collaborative and work as part of the team.
Your training plan
In-house training plus the candidate will follow a Level 3 Apprenticeship programme and study towards a full Standard in Dental Nursing. This training will be structured and delivered by Cheshire College - South & West. If the candidate does not hold GCSE grades A-C (9-4) in Maths and English, or equivalent, they will be required to complete a Level 2 Functional Skill in the relevant subject.
Requirements
GCSE 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
* Reliable
* Flexible
About this company
We are an award-winning mixed (private and NHS) practice. We have 2 sites within 2 miles of each other and provide NHS care at our Queen Street practice and general private dentistry and specialized referral services at our Hungerford Road site. Our wide range of services enable our team to experience and develop skills in the widest aspects of modern dentistry. We provide a career pathway to support and enhance every team member's job satisfaction and development. Our work culture is to deliver patient care to the highest standards and develop a productive, happy team that can be proud.
After this apprenticeship
* Career development will include - Radiography, Sedation and specialized training in areas such as Orthodontics, Implants, Perio, Endodontic nursing.
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
CHESHIRE COLLEGE SOUTH AND WEST
sophie.cain@ccsw.ac.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000313040.
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