Job summary
Employer heading
Apprentice Dental Nurse
Band 3 rising to Band 4 upon successful completion of apprenticeship
Job overview
The apprentice Dental Nurse appointed will receive training in dental nursing over a course of 24 months, leading to a registerable qualification which meets the requirements of the statutory register held by the General Dental Council.
Main duties of the job
- Attend all teaching sessions, tutorials, and portfolio development sessions to ensure that you receive maximum benefit from the training provided.
- Co-operate with your trainers and assessors in the completion of portfolios, assessment record, projects and assignments which are designed to help you learn and show your competence as a dental nurse.
- Attend all quarterly formal reviews to enable you to discuss your progress and identify any developmental needs, so that you can continue to improve.
- Make effective use of the resources provided on the Learning Hub and Smart Assessor.
- Maintain and present all documentary evidence in a well organised manner.
- Adhere to training agreement/contract.
- Act in a professional manner during work hours.
- Meet with your vocational coaches to complete practical observations.
- Complete and Record 6 hours of off the job training on a weekly basis
Off-the-job training is defined as learning which is undertaken outside of day-to-day work duties and leads towards the achievement of the apprenticeship. This training takes place within the apprentice's normal (contracted) working hours. The off-the-job training must be directly relevant to the apprenticeship.
Dental Nurses will be under the supervision of Dentists, qualified Dental Nurses, and Dental Therapists whilst gaining experience within our service.
Working for our organisation
In order to fulfil the job responsibilities and the environment in which these responsibilities are carried out the job holder is required to |
Maintain the highest standards of care and service, taking responsibility not only for the care you personally provide, but also for your wider contribution to the aims of your team and the NHS as a whole Be aware of and follow at all times the relevant National and Local codes of practice in relation to their role and function. If you are in a post that requires registration with a professional body, you are required to maintain that registration with the appropriate professional body. Protect the confidentiality of personal information that you hold unless to do so would put any one at risk of significant harm. Keep accurate and professional records and information about staff, patients and clinical care, using the document based and computer-based systems in operation in the Trust. Work in accordance with local policies and procedures and the statutory frameworks, which govern confidentiality and data protection, information sharing and disclosure. Take reasonable care of Health and Safety at work for you, your team and others; ensure compliance with health and safety standards and legislation; attend all relevant Health and Safety mandatory training. |
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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· Provide supervision and assists with annual appraisals for staff.
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Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- GCSE English Language grade 4 and above or GCSE grade C and above or equivalent or Level 2 Functional Skills qualification.
- GCSE Maths grade 4 and above or GCSE grade C and above or equivalent or Level 2 Functional Skills qualification
Desirable criteria
- one other GCSE(Grade A-C) or equivalent
- Studied further qualifications such as A Levels, HND, BTEC, Diploma or Degree
- Additional training/courses in BLS/First Aid, Safeguarding, Moving & Handling, Health & Safety or Infection Control
Experience
Desirable criteria
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to work with the public
- Experience of working or shadowing/observing in a clinical dental environment
- Ability to use computer software
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Demonstrates in the application form a knowledge of the role of a dental nurse and an understanding and interest in Dental Nursing as a career.
- Evidence of ability to study at Diploma level 3
Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to develop & maintain high standards of communication both orally and in writing with people about difficult matters & / in difficult situations.
personal disposition
Essential criteria
- Ability to work to deadlines and targets.
- Ability to understand and promote individuals’ equality, diversity and rights
Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to prioritise & plan own workload to meet deadlines & competing demands.
Desirable criteria
- Ability to negotiate and influence where appropriate.
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Keri Stephenson
- Job title
- Operational Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
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