Dental Nurse Apprentice Horizon Dental Clinic Blyth
Northern Skills are recruiting on behalf of Horizon Dental Clinic. Horizon Dental provide NHS and Speciality Dental Care in the North East, with practices in Monkseaton and Blyth. The successful candidate will assist the dentist with the day to day running of the practice. They will work towards a Level 3 Qualification in Dental Nursing.
Closing date: 05 Jun 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£9,516.00
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Working week
Days and shifts to be confirmed
Total hours per week: 30.0
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Expected duration
21 Months
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Possible start date
10 Jun 2023
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Date posted
02 May 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC1000159835
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
Duties include:
- Follow the practice procedures for infection prevention and control
- Set-up and prepare the treatment room appropriately for each patient
- Prepare the necessary materials and instruments, making sure that equipment and instruments are in good working order and maintained regularly in accordance with practice policy
- Segregate waste in accordance with the practice procedures and ensure its safe disposal
- Assist in taking radiographs according to your level of training
- Process, mount and file dental radiographs
- Maintain and decontaminate equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and your training
- Liaise with reception over appointments for each patient
- Escort patients from the waiting room to the surgery, confirm the patient’s medical history is up-to-date and communicate to the dentist [hygienist/therapist] any change in medical history or problems that he/she has noted
- Provide chair side support to the dentist [hygienist/therapist] during treatment
- Prepare dental materials as required
- Monitor, support and reassure patients
- Assist in the keeping of full and accurate patient records and ensure that they are regularly updated and stored securely
- Support the patient and colleagues if there is an emergency
- Provide appropriate advice to patients
- Monitor and maintain stock within the practice as necessary, informing the practice manager and liaising with the dentists [hygienists/therapists] over orders or any shortages of materials
- Perform chaperoning duties for dentists [hygienists/therapists] when treating patients
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
- The successful candidate will work towards a Level 3 Qualification in Dental Nursing
- Day release at Newcastle Site (Stamp Exchange, Westgate Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE1 1SA)
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
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade C/4 or equivalent) Essential
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
Horizon Dental Clinic Blyth
https://www.horizondentalclinic.co.uk/about-us
Address
58 Beaconsfield Street
Blyth
NE24 2DS
Training
Training provider
MIDDLESBROUGH COLLEGE
Apprenticeship standard
Dental nurse (integrated)
Level 3 (A level)
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