Dental Nurse Apprenticeship

Rodericks Dental Limited; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A dental practice in Kingston Upon Thames is offering an exciting opportunity for an apprentice dental nurse. This role involves providing chairside support and high-quality oral health care to patients. You will receive ongoing mentorship and training throughout your apprenticeship, covering various essential clinical duties. Candidates need to have GCSEs in English and Maths, and strong communication and customer care skills are essential. Salary ranges from £15,704 to £25,396.80 depending on age.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have GCSEs in English and Maths at grade 4 or above.
• Strong communication, attention to detail, and organisational skills are essential.
• Customer care skills will be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist in providing safe and effective treatments.
• Provide a high level of care to patients.
• Prepare and maintain the clinical environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Education

GCSE or equivalent in English (grade 4)

GCSE or equivalent in Maths (grade 4)

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an apprentice dental nurse to join our friendly practice based in Kingston Upon Thames. The role will involve providing chairside support and a high level of oral health care to patients. We would love you to join us as an apprentice dental nurse and start your exciting career in dental nursing., During the Dental Nurse Apprenticeship, you will receive ongoing support, development and training to equip you with the skills and knowledge required to qualify and have a successful career in dental nursing. Your daily activities could include:

• Assisting the dentist in providing safe and effective treatments to patients, from simple check-ups to advanced specialist treatments
• Providing patients with a high level of care
• Setting up and cleaning surgery
• Sterilising instruments
• Updating patient records
• Maintaining equipment
• Preparing instruments and materials for various treatments
• Adhering to practice policies and procedures
• The use of VR Technology, Identify relevant and appropriate dental, oral, craniofacial, and general anatomy, recognising the diversity of anatomy across the patient population.
• Evaluate the health risks of prescribed, non-prescribed and recreational drug use and misuse on oral and general health.
• Evaluate the scientific principles underpinning the use of materials and Biomaterials, their limitations and selection, with emphasis on those used in dentistry.
• Identify the signs of abuse, neglect or emotional trauma, explain local and national systems that safeguard the welfare of children and adults.
• Identify the signs of normal and abnormal facial growth, physical, mental and dental development milestones and explain their significance.
• Assess patients' levels of anxiety, experience, and expectations in respect of dental care and oral health.
• Contribute to relevant special investigations and diagnostic procedures.
• Undertake orthodontic assessment.
• Obtain valid consent from patients explaining all the relevant factors and taking into account the legal requirements where appropriate within scope of practice.
• Record an accurate and contemporaneous patient history.
• Accurately record dental charting as carried out by other appropriate registrants.
• Accurately record an oral health assessment.
• Prepare records, images, equipment and materials for clinical assessment.
• Process and manage dental radiographs and images.
• Manage patient anxiety appropriately, effectively, and safely.
• Monitor, support and reassure patients through effective communication and behavioural techniques.
• Identify changes in the patient's reported oral health status and take appropriate action.
• Make arrangements for follow-up care as prescribed by the operator.
• Provide chairside support to the operator during treatment.
• Prepare, mix and handle dental materials.
• Identify and explain the risks within and around the clinical environment and manage these in a safe and effective manner.
• Implement, perform, and manage effective decontamination and infection control procedures according to current guidelines.
• Prepare and maintain the clinical environment including the instruments and equipment.
• Identify, assess, and manage medical emergencies.
• Provide patients/carers with comprehensive, personalised preventive advice, instruction, and intervention in a manner which is accessible, promotes self-care and motivates patients/carers to comply with advice and take responsibility to maintain and improve oral health.
• Support the management of patients with acute oral conditions ensuring involvement of appropriate dental team members.
• Adopt an evidence-based approach to clinical practice.
• Communicate effectively and sensitively, tailoring to context, by spoken, written and or electronic means with all patients, including patients whose first language is not English, using representatives or interpreters where necessary...

Training Schedule

The apprenticeship provides employment and training within a dental practice to study the Level 3 dental nurse apprenticeship. The apprenticeship is designed to teach the knowledge, skills and behaviours necessary to ensure competency in all aspects of clinical duties including:-

• Preparing for Professional Practice in Dental Nursing
• Infection Prevention and Control
• First Aid and Medical Emergencies
• Oral and General Health
• Endodontic Treatments
• Prosthetic Treatments
• Radiation and Radiography
• Periodontal Disease and Cavity Restoration
• Health and Safety
• Extractions and Minor Oral Surgery
• Management of Oral Health Diseases and Dental Anatomy, Oral Health Assessments and Treatment Planning

Education and Qualifications

• GCSE or equivalent in English (grade 4) and Maths (grade 4)
• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills

Salary

£15,704 to £25,396.80, depending on your age