Dental Nursing Apprenticeship

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 Respect patients’ dignity and choices and act without discrimination Take part in continuous professional development activities 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 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 Be collaborative and work as part of the team Answer telephone calls, book appointments using dental software programme, taking payments and general reception duties

Training:
Level 3 Dental Nurse Apprenticeship Standard, which includes:
End-Point Assessment (EPA)

There will be limited sessions that will require college attendance at our Walsall Campus, during the training period. All other sessions remain virtual on a once-weekly basis.

Full-time apprentices will typically spend 15 months on-programme (before the gateway) working towards the occupational standard, with a minimum of 6 hours per week off the-job training. 

The purpose of the End-Point Assessment (EPA) is to test that an apprentice is fully capable of doing their job before they receive their apprenticeship certificate. It also helps to demonstrate that what an apprentice has learned can be applied in the real world.

EPA methods of examination examples:

Assessment method 1: Knowledge Test Assessment method 2: Observation of Practice Assessment method 3: Interview underpinned by a portfolio

The focus is now on the outcome of an apprenticeship and apprentices have to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and behaviours that employers have identified they need.

Training is virtual once per week however there are x3 taught sessions that will require mandatory college attendance. Notice of these will be provided upon enrolment.

Training Outcome:

There is a potential full-time position offered to the right candidate, upon successful completion of the apprenticeship. 

Employer Description:
A friendly and established NHS and Private Care Practice with long serving members of staff.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday 9am- 5.30pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Enthusiastic,Good Time Keeping