Dental Nurse apprentice

Dr F Atinuke-Tayo

Cheltenham, GL51 3PQ

Closes in 9 days (Monday 14 October at 11:59pm)

Posted on 30 September 2024

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Summary

We are looking for a dental nursing apprentice to join our busy team, learning all aspects of working in a dental environment whilst studying towards your dental nursing qualification. Also, the person must have the ability to work on reception as this closely relates to the dental nursing position and will be trained in this.

Annual wage
£9,984 a year

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Training course
Dental nurse (integrated) (level 3)
Hours
Days and shifts are to be confirmed (exact hours to be advised to the suitable candidate directly) with 1 hour for lunch.

30 hours a week

Possible start date

Thursday 14 November

Duration

1 Year 9 Months

Positions available

1

Work

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

You will be working towards your Level 3 Dental Nursing apprenticeship by assisting in a range of duties relevant to your studies, you will also be set aside time to complete your learning. 

Your duties will include:

  • Setting up and preparing the surgery for the type of patient and treatment planned before the start of each session
  • Undertaking necessary start up and end of day tests, keeping all necessary recordings in accordance with HTM 01-05 guidelines
  • Preparing the necessary materials and instruments
  • Providing clinical assistance to the dentists while treating the patient, under his / her supervision
  • Taking all reasonable methods to ensure patient comfort
  • Continually interpreting the needs of the patients and dentists, and dealing with them promptly and efficiently

Where you’ll work

35 Grasmere Road

Cheltenham

GL51 3PQ

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COLLEGE

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, recognising 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 chair side 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
  • Recognise 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
  • Adhere to legal and ethical responsibilities in line with General Dental Council requirements
  • Take responsibility for the integrity of own actions and completed work, recognising 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 chair side 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
  • Recognise 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

    • City & Guilds Level 3 Extended Diploma in Dental Nursing
    • Group college delivery will take place once a month at our Cheltenham campus. Assessment will take place in the workplace (the number of visits will vary depending on each individual)

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • English (grade 9 - 4 / A* - C)
    • Maths (grade 9 - 4 / A* - C)

    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

    • Communication skills
    • Organisation skills
    • Team working
    • Initiative
    • Non judgemental
    • Patience

    Other requirements

    Pay: Possible pay increments upon appraisals every 3 months. Holiday entitlement: Standard including Bank Holidays. Staff benefits: uniform provided.

    About this company

    At Hatherley Dental Practice we provide high quality and affordable dental care in a relaxed and caring environment. Whether you come to us for a comprehensive examination, hygienist visit, or cosmetic makeover, we will endeavour to achieve the highest standards of care. We take pride in our work and our aim is to have happy and satisfied patients with healthy beautiful smiles. We are also committed to providing patient choice, education and information for our patients as a core part of helping to maintain your dental health.

    http://www.hatherleydental.co.uk (opens in new tab)

    After this apprenticeship

    • Potential position upon successful completion of the apprenticeship

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    GLOUCESTERSHIRE COLLEGE

    GC Employer Training and Apprenticeships

    Apprenitceshipvacancies@gloscol.ac.uk

    0345 155 2020

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000279451.

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    Closes in 9 days (Monday 14 October at 11:59pm)

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