Dental Nursing Apprentice

Introduction

Westmount Dental in Sunderland are looking to recruit a Level 3 Apprentice Dental Nurse to join their ever-growing team. The right candidate will work in the surgery and support with admin duties.

About the Employer

Here at Westmount Dental, we are committed to providing the highest possible dental care for our patients. We aim to make you feel relaxed and comfortable from the moment you walk through the door, during treatment and right up until you finish your treatment. We pride ourselves on our modern and sophisticated practices and also on being up to date with progress in dentistry techniques and products and offering a wide range of dentistry and cosmetic treatments.

What You'll Do

Develop competence across a wide range of dental chair side support procedures.

• Develop knowledge of a wide range of practical treatment procedures and the relevant support necessary to ensure effective outcomes
• Develop competence in the manipulation and application of dental materials across a wide range of dental treatment procedures
• Develop a comprehensive knowledge and application of a wide range of dental instruments and other relevant equipment necessary during preparation for treatment procedures
• Learn to prepare individual treatment rooms for a wide range of dental procedures
• Develop and demonstrate competence in decontamination and sterilisation of medical and dental devices within clinical and non-clinical environments, ensuring appropriate records are completed
• Be responsible as part of the clinical team for the care of the patient from arrival to completion of treatment
• 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
• Recording of treatment including charting form the dentist’s instructions and other associated clerical work
• Preparation of filling materials, impression materials, instruments and equipment
• Cleaning away used instruments and materials and keeping the surgery clean and tidy
• First aid treatments for collapse e.g. coronary attack, fainting, bleeding tooth socket, epilepsy etc.
• Triage of patients attending for emergency treatment
• Providing patients with pre and post-operative instructions and information prior to safely discharging the patient following, for example, minor oral surgery, and ensuring the instructions are understood
• Care and minor maintenance of equipment such as high-speed drills
• Maintaining stock levels in surgery and checking expiry dates. Re-ordering stocks when required

Training Outcome

Depending on the circumstances of the business upon completion of the apprenticeship programme there could be a potential position of employment available.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Administrative skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English and maths - 4/C or above

Course Information

Course: Dental nurse (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Health and science

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Working between shifts Monday to Friday.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Training Provider: MIDDLESBROUGH COLLEGE