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.
Apply nowClosing date: 01 Jun 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£15,067.00
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Working week
Monday - Wednesday 8.30am - 5.30pm + Saturday 8.30am - 3.00pm
Total hours per week: 30.5
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Expected duration
18 Months
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Possible start date
03 Jul 2023
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Date posted
10 Jan 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC1000121324
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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
Qualifications
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
MR W J & MRS L D POULTER
Address
WJ & LD Poulter Dental Practice, 16 St. Peters Street
Ipswich
IP1 1XG
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 nowClosing date: 01 Jun 2023