Dental Nurse Apprenticeship MR W J & MRS L D POULTER

General dental practice services provided from 3 surgeries by 2 general dental practitioners. Full range of dental services provided including orthodontics, but excluding implants. The Practice is located between Ipswich town centre and the waterfront. They are currently looking for a Dental Nurse apprentice to join their team.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 01 Jun 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £15,067.00

  • Working week

    Monday - Wednesday 8.30am - 5.30pm + Saturday 8.30am - 3.00pm

    Total hours per week: 30.5

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    03 Jul 2023

  • Date posted

    10 Jan 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000121324

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Main duties:

  • Keep the clinical areas and all equipment and instruments clean, tidy and sterile as appropriate according to the practice’s health and safety and infection control procedures and manufacturers' instructions
  • Use all equipment and machinery in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations and ensure that they are maintained regularly and in good working order
  • Provide chairside assistance, ensuring that the correct equipment is available
  • Ensure the care and welfare of patients
  • Accurately complete patient clinical records as directed
  • Handle all substances in accordance with health and safety policies
  • Be familiar and comply with all health and safety rules and guidance, including PPE, COSHH, mercury handling, infection control, waste disposal etc.
  • Complete laboratory request forms, keep records of work sent, received and fitted
  • Ensure adequate stocks of materials and other items within the surgery
  • Order or ask the practice manager/receptionist to order, new stock supplies as necessary
  • Ensure computer/written records are accurately maintained and securely stored
  • Liaise with reception to ensure smooth patient communications and transfer of records
  • Attend and participate in practice meetings
  • 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

You may be required to carry out any other duties considered to be within your skill and competence to assist the smooth running of the practice and facilitate the treatment of patients, when it is considered necessary/appropriate by management. We recently have had an apprentice who has qualified as a dental nurse. And we currently have two other nurses going through their apprenticeship too. You will report to a senior dental nurse or practice manager if you are to have any questions or concerns.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

  • The learner will be studying the Dental Nurse (integrated) Level 3 Apprenticeship standard qualification
  • Day release to West Suffolk College
  • Functional skills will be studied if equivalent qualifications are not held

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Professional registration with General Dental Council as a dental care professional. Practice will support staff in gaining extended duty qualifications such as Oral Heath Educator, Topical Fluoride application, Treatment coordinator. Extended duties may also include Cross infection control, GDPR, and digital scanning.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Team working, Initiative

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths and English (Grade 4-9) Desired

Things to consider

For lunch time you are allowed 60 minutes; this is unpaid. Flexibility to cover holiday and sickness is expected. On occasion, the practice may need you to work outside of your working hours, for example through lunch or at the end of a session. This will be paid at an overtime rate. Holiday pay will be calculated pro-rata.

About the employer

General dental practice services provided from 3 surgeries by 2 general dental practitioners. Full range of dental services provided including orthodontics, but excluding implants. The Practice is located between Ipswich town centre and the waterfront.

Employer

MR W J & MRS L D POULTER

Address

WJ & LD Poulter Dental Practice, 16 St. Peters Street

Ipswich

IP1 1XG

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Training

Training provider

WEST SUFFOLK COLLEGE

Apprenticeship standard

Dental nurse (integrated)

Level 3 (A level)

Employer's Application Instructions

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 01 Jun 2023