Closes in 25 days (Saturday 22 March at 11:59pm)
Simpson & Nisbet Dental are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking individual to join their team as an apprentice Dental Nurse. The successful candidate will work towards a Level 3 Apprenticeship in Dental Nursing.
Special days off paid (birthday/child’s first day at school/moving house/wedding day prep). Bonus scheme: 1 week’s wages with potential £200 on top if all targets met.
Hours: Working between the hours of:
1. Monday 8.15am – 7.15pm (1 hour lunch)
2. Wednesday 8.15am – 5.45pm (1 hour lunch)
3. Thursday 7.45am – 5.45pm (1 hour lunch)
4. Friday 7.45am – 4.15pm (30-minute lunch)
5. Saturday on a rota 9am-1.00pm
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Duration: 1 year 6 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
* Assisting the dentists and hygienist with clinical procedures.
* Sterilisation and performing cross infection control after each patient.
* Learn reception skills and clerical duties.
* Learn how to operate R4 clinical software.
* Ensure that the dental surgery operates efficiently with stock control.
* Training in medical emergencies and CPR.
* Setting up and preparing the dental surgery for clinical sessions.
Where you’ll work
Jesmond, Newcastle, NE2 2AH
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
* Level 3 Dental Nurse Apprenticeship Standard.
* Qualification approved by the GHC as meeting the requirements for Dental Nurse registration.
* 1 day per week training in Newcastle.
Requirements
GCSE or equivalent in:
* Maths (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
* Analytical skills
* Initiative
* Non-judgmental
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.
About this company
At Portman, we have an incredible culture; we respect our colleagues and visitors and treat everybody as we would want to be treated.
After this apprenticeship
* Depending on the circumstances of the business and upon completion of the apprenticeship programme, there could be a potential position of employment available.
Contact
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
MIDDLESBROUGH COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000305192.
Apply now
Closes in 25 days (Saturday 22 March at 11:59pm)
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