Closes in 9 days (Monday 3 March at 11:59pm)
The Dental Nurse Apprentice job role includes assisting with patient care by preparing instruments, providing chairside support during procedures, maintaining hygiene standards, and learning the necessary skills to become a fully qualified dental nurse through a structured apprenticeship program.
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
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 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 including answering the phone in a professional manner and booking appointments using practice computers.
* Money processing and issuing receipts.
Where you’ll work
29 CASTLE STREET, NORTHWICH, CW8 1BA
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organization. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organization
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, recognizing 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 chairside 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.
* Recognize 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
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.
About this company
Oral Implants Limited is a dental practice specializing in dental implant procedures and providing general dentistry, based in Northwich.
After this apprenticeship
* Dental nurse job opportunities, career progression within the dental practice.
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
CHESHIRE COLLEGE SOUTH AND WEST
sophie.cain@ccsw.ac.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000304346.
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