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We are pleased to be able to offer a full time Trainee Dental Nurse position in our well-established family NHS dental practice, with our friendly team. We have 4 surgeries at the practice & also have an implant specialist who also works at the practice.
Wage
£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
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Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
Typical duties for a dental nurse include:
* Taking responsibility for the decontamination of instruments
* Ensuring that all relevant materials and supplies are in place
* Looking after patient records - including making notes when the dentist is examining a patient
* Working closely with the dentist, responding quickly to requests and generally keeping the surgery ready for use
* You'll also be responsible for ensuring high standards of cleanliness and control of the practice
* 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
* 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
* Reception duties answering the phone in a professional manner, booking appointments using practice computers
* Money processing and issuing receipts
Where you'll work
42B CREWE ROAD
ALSAGER
STOKE ON TRENT
ST7 2ET
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
* 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
* 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
* 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
In-house training plus the candidate will follow a Level 3 Apprenticeship programme and study towards a full Standard as a in Dental Nursing. This training will be structured and delivered by Cheshire College - South & West. If the candidate does not hold GCSE grades A*-C (9-4) in maths and English, or equivalent, they will be required to complete a Level 2 Functional Skill in the relevant subject.
Requirements
GCSE in:
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They canadjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Customer care skills
* Reliable
Other requirements
Alsager Dental Practice and Audley Dental practice work as part of the same group therefore it would be an advantage if applicants can travel between sites on occasion. This will enhance the learning through a greater diversity of experiences. However, ability to travel is not essential.
About this company
Alsager Dental Care is a dental practice located at 42b Crewe Road, Alsager, Stoke-On-Trent, ST7 2ET. The practice offers a range of dental treatments, including general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, and orthodontic treatments. The practice has a team of experienced dentists and dental professionals who are committed to providing high-quality dental care to their patients. Alsager Dental Care also offers emergency dental appointments to patients who require urgent dental treatment. The practice has modern facilities and a comfortable and welcoming environment.
After this apprenticeship
Further training opportunities once qualified.
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
CHESHIRE COLLEGE SOUTH AND WEST
sophie.cain@ccsw.ac.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship isVAC1000325357.
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