Job summary
An open day session with the Dental Nursing Academy has been designed to provide you with the insights and expectations of the course and the role of a Dental Nurse. You will be able to explore the career and work environment through presentations and practical demonstration. You will have the opportunity to meet and engage with the Academy staff , tutors, previous and current apprentices. Please secure your space book by booking a ticket with the links below.
Tuesday 27th Feb 9am - 1pm https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dental-nursing-apprenticeship-open-day-tickets-839957875617
Wednesday 13th March - 13.00 - 17.00 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dental-nursing-apprenticeship-open-day-tickets-839960202577
Guys & St Thomas' NHS Trust is looking to recruit Apprentice Dental Nurses to participate in our 18 month pre-registration training programme beginning September 2024.Successful candidates will be working towards obtaining the Integrated Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing apprenticeship, awarded by NCFE.
Applicants will be invited to an Assessment day which will take place on Saturday 27th April 2024.
Closing date: 24/03/2024
Main duties of the job
This is a full-time training course that runs from Monday - Friday, 8.45am - 5.15pm.
The training will be a mixture of theoretical teaching in the classroom setting and the remaining time will be spent on rotations to the various clinical departments and specialities. The successful candidates will be training alongside qualified dental nurses with specialist knowledge and skills to support patients to ensure a positive patient experience. Dental nurse apprentices will be expected to attend all classroom teaching sessions and continue their studies in their own time
The post holder (Apprentice) will train as part of the dental team and will be expected to undertake a wide range of dental nursing duties under the supervision of a qualified dental nurse and dentist on both the Guys & St Thomas' sites and across all specialities moving departments as per the learning timetable.
The post holder (Apprentice) will also attend set classroom sessions as part of their training.
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation. The Dental Institute comprises three components:
o The Dental Hospital of Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust,o The Dental Hospital of King's NHS Foundation Trusto King's College London Dental Institute
The Institute represents a significant management challenge as its activitiescross both the NHS and the University sector. The Dental Institute isaccountable to each of its parent Trusts and the post holder, in conjunctionwith the Clinical Director, is expected to ensure that the clinical servicesdelivered (by both staff and students) meet NHS standards of practice, andspecific Trust standards.
The Dental Institute is based on both the Guy's and St Thomas campuses; both sites offer modern facilities for the care of patients, teaching and research.
The Dental Institute is committed to becoming the major university hospital in the UK and to staying in the forefront of patient care, teaching and research. The Dental Hospital and Institute aim to provide excellence in the delivery of oral and dental care, training and education.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Act in a professional manner during work hours.
- As a Dental Nurse Apprentice, you will need good work ethics and be able to support & communicate with patients, carers and other dental care professionals.
- Apprentice Dental Nurses will be under the supervision of qualified dental nurses whilst gaining experience in the departments of the hospital.
- Provide chair side nursing care and close support during all dental procedures to include: preparing instruments and equipment, aspirating, irrigating, retracting and protecting dental soft tissue
- Mix the correct quantity of impression material, cement, cavity lining, permanent and temporary restorative materials, according to the manufacturers instructions ensuring that they are used to best effect and ensure correct levels of stock are maintained.
- Demonstrate oral hygiene techniques to the patient (under the direction and supervision of the dentist) instructing them to adopt an effective health care programme to prevent the occurrence of dental disease.
- Ensure the safe and effective decontamination processes of instruments and equipment ready for use within the decontamination area of the department. Prevent cross infection or damage to instruments and equipment.
- To ensure confidentiality of any information relating to any patient within the hospital according to the Trust Confidentiality Policy.
- The post holder will attend both theory and practical 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 personal review sessions to enable you to discuss your progress and identify any developmental needs, so that you can continue to improve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Act in a professional manner during work hours.
- As a Dental Nurse Apprentice, you will need good work ethics and be able to support & communicate with patients, carers and other dental care professionals.
- Apprentice Dental Nurses will be under the supervision of qualified dental nurses whilst gaining experience in the departments of the hospital.
- Provide chair side nursing care and close support during all dental procedures to include: preparing instruments and equipment, aspirating, irrigating, retracting and protecting dental soft tissue
- Mix the correct quantity of impression material, cement, cavity lining, permanent and temporary restorative materials, according to the manufacturers instructions ensuring that they are used to best effect and ensure correct levels of stock are maintained.
- Demonstrate oral hygiene techniques to the patient (under the direction and supervision of the dentist) instructing them to adopt an effective health care programme to prevent the occurrence of dental disease.
- Ensure the safe and effective decontamination processes of instruments and equipment ready for use within the decontamination area of the department. Prevent cross infection or damage to instruments and equipment.
- To ensure confidentiality of any information relating to any patient within the hospital according to the Trust Confidentiality Policy.
- The post holder will attend both theory and practical 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 personal review sessions to enable you to discuss your progress and identify any developmental needs, so that you can continue to improve.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- oGCSE's A-C or Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths
Desirable
- oFirst aid or CPR training
- oCommitment to further education
Previous Experience
Essential
- oPrevious work experience which includes team working, communicating with others
- oExperience of dealing with the general public
Desirable
- oExperience of working as a healthcare assistant, or in a healthcare setting
- oExperience of dealing with the general public
Skills Knowledge Ability
Essential
- oAbility to communicate clearly and effectively
- oGood Customer care skills
- oAbility for caring for people
- oAble to be adaptable and show initiative
- oAble to work accurately and reliable under pressure in a busy environment
- oAble to listen effectively and demonstrate a sympathetic approach
- oAbility to follow a clear instruction and receive feedback
- oAbility to work within a team
- oAble to prioritise and meet deadlines
- oUnderstanding of the requirements of patient confidentiality
- oPunctual and reliable
- oIT Skills
Additional Information
Essential
- oAble to form good interpersonal relationships
- oA flexible and positive approach to work
- oEnthusiastic and motivated
- oRegular attendance essential
Values & Behaviour
Essential
- oAct with integrity
- oStrive to be the best
- oPut patients first
- oRespect others
- oTake pride in what we do
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- oGCSE's A-C or Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths
Desirable
- oFirst aid or CPR training
- oCommitment to further education
Previous Experience
Essential
- oPrevious work experience which includes team working, communicating with others
- oExperience of dealing with the general public
Desirable
- oExperience of working as a healthcare assistant, or in a healthcare setting
- oExperience of dealing with the general public
Skills Knowledge Ability
Essential
- oAbility to communicate clearly and effectively
- oGood Customer care skills
- oAbility for caring for people
- oAble to be adaptable and show initiative
- oAble to work accurately and reliable under pressure in a busy environment
- oAble to listen effectively and demonstrate a sympathetic approach
- oAbility to follow a clear instruction and receive feedback
- oAbility to work within a team
- oAble to prioritise and meet deadlines
- oUnderstanding of the requirements of patient confidentiality
- oPunctual and reliable
- oIT Skills
Additional Information
Essential
- oAble to form good interpersonal relationships
- oA flexible and positive approach to work
- oEnthusiastic and motivated
- oRegular attendance essential
Values & Behaviour
Essential
- oAct with integrity
- oStrive to be the best
- oPut patients first
- oRespect others
- oTake pride in what we do
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
