Summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Dental Nurse to grow and develop within our team. We are a busy dental practice, with a supportive and dedicated group. You should naturally be both confident and discreet in working within a clinical environment to provide the highest levels of patient care and chair-side support.
Annual wage
£11,980.80 a year
Training course
Dental nurse (integrated) (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm.
36 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 27 January
Duration
1 year 6 months
Positions available
1
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
* The role is to assist the dentist with all clinical aspects within the surgery as well as supporting the other team members
* They should adopt proficient surgery procedures, ensuring the best utilisation of surgery time
* Greet and care for all patients within your care in a polite and courteous manner at all times, providing excellent patient care, maintain excellent standards of cross infection control in all clinical areas, decontamination of instruments, equipment and materials
* Adhering at all times to the systems and protocols in line with company strategy, goals and values
* Always be aware of patient confidentiality and data (health history) protection
Duties will include:
* Assist patient into surgery, settle them in the chair and prepare them for treatment
* Provide patient with personal protective equipment
* Produce instruments and materials as necessary during treatment
* Provide chairside assistance during all dental procedures, charting of teeth and restorations
* Ensure all lab work is checked and available prior to patient’s arrival
* Develop, file, mount and log all x-rays, whilst adhering to the relevant safety procedures
* Maintain a clean environment during surgery. Cleaning and sterilising instruments after each patient, adhering to the company policy on cross infection
* Ensure all clinical waste is disposed of in the appropriate manner compliant with current regulations
* Escort the patient from the surgery and when necessary to the reception area
* Ensure all equipment is maintained as per manufacturer’s instructions and are cleaned appropriately
* Ensure use of checklists provided which clearly outline a schedule of daily and weekly tasks
* Switch equipment on in the morning and ensure it is switched off again at the end of each working session
* Ensure that adequate stocks of expendable drugs, materials and instruments are available
* Ensure that all repairs are reported promptly to the practice manager
Where you’ll work
103 GATTISON LANE
NEW ROSSINGTON
DONCASTER
DN11 0NS
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
SHEFFIELD COLLEGE, THE
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
* Apprentice Standard Dental Nurse Level 3 includes End Point Assessment
* 1 day per week learning within the Charles Clifford Dental Hospital (Sheffield)
Assessment:
* Interview, coursework and examinations
Qualification:
* Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing
Additional qualifications:
* On completion, the apprentice must register with the General Dental Council as a qualified dental nurse
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* English (grade 4)
* Maths (grade 4)
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* Combined Sciences (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
* Communication skills
* IT skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Customer care skills
* Problem solving skills
* Administrative skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Initiative
* Non judgemental
* Patience
* Physical fitness