Dental Nursing Apprentice Westmount Dental (Jarrow)
Westmount Dental Surgery in Jarrow are looking to recruit a Level 3 Apprentice Dental Nurse to join there ever growing team. The right candidate will work in the surgery and support with admin duties.
Closing date: 13 Apr 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£9,254.44
Wages explained
Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).
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Working week
Days and Shifts to be confirmed.
Total hours per week: 37
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Expected duration
21 Months
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Possible start date
20 Apr 2023
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Date posted
09 Feb 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC1000116083
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
Develop competence across a wide range of dental chair side support procedures.
- Develop knowledge of a wide range of practical treatment procedures and the relevant support necessary to ensure effective outcomes
- Develop competence in the manipulation and application of dental materials across a wide range of dental treatment procedures
- Develop a comprehensive knowledge and application of a wide range of dental instruments and other relevant equipment necessary during preparation for treatment procedures
- Learn to prepare individual treatment rooms for a wide range of dental procedures
- Develop and demonstrate competence in decontamination and sterilization of medical and dental devices within clinical and non-clinical environments, ensuring appropriate records are completed
- Be responsible as part of the clinical team for the care of the patient from arrival to completion of treatment
- Other duties as necessary for the efficient operation of the practice (perhaps including the duties and tasks of receptionist as required)
- Undergo training as may be required to develop skills and abilities
- Attend refresher and update training for medical emergencies and CPR
- Act in accordance with the practice rules and code of conduct
- Recording of treatment including charting form the dentist’s instructions and other associated clerical work
- Preparation of filling materials, impression materials, instruments and equipment
- Cleaning away used instruments and materials and keeping the surgery clean and tidy
- First aid treatments for collapse e.g. coronary attack, fainting, bleeding tooth socket, epilepsy etc
- Triage of patients attending for emergency treatment
- Providing patients with pre and post-operative instructions and information prior to safely discharging the patient following, for example, minor oral surgery, and ensuring the instructions are understood
- Care and minor maintenance of equipment such as high-speed drills
- Maintaining stock levels in surgery and checking expiry dates. Re-ordering stocks when required
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
- On the job training
- Day release at Middlesbrough College
- Level 3 Dental Nurse (Intergrated) Apprenticeship
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
Depending on the circumstances of the business upon completion of the apprenticeship programme there could be a potential position of employment available.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
Westmount Dental (Jarrow)
Address
1 WEST MOUNT
SUNDERLAND
SR4 8PY
Training
Training provider
MIDDLESBROUGH COLLEGE
Apprenticeship standard
Dental nurse (integrated)
Level 3 (A level)
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