Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Apprenticeship Dental Nurse within the Oxford Health Community Dental Service. If you are looking for a new challenge and a chance to develop further within the Oxford Community Dental Service, this could be the ideal opportunity for you. The apprenticeship will enable you to gain the skills and knowledge to be able to register with the GDC as a Band 3 Dental Nurse once qualified.
The successful candidate will need to be motivated to be a self-directed learner, supported through the apprenticeship programme . You will need English and Maths at GCSE (A-C or 4-9) or Functional skills Level 2 as a minimum to be considered for this opportunity.
Main duties of the job
Off-the-job training is defined aslearning 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.
Apprenticeship Dental Nurses will be under the supervision of Dentists, qualified Dental Nurses, and Dental Therapists whilst gaining experience within our service.
- 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-
About us
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible
Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
- Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Job description
Job responsibilities
Some of your duties:
- Dealing with patients ensuring a sensitive approach in the provision of patient centred Fostering peoples equality, diversity and right.
- Provide chairside nursing care and close support during all dental procedures to include: preparing instruments and equipment, aspirating, irrigating, retracting and protecting dental soft tissue.
- Anticipate the clinicians requirements and demonstrate good practice in efficient and effective care, maintaining confidentiality.
- Undertake safely and effectively decontamination, disinfection and sterilisation of instruments and equipment ready for use. Prevent cross infection or damage to instruments and equipment.
- Undertake day to day cleaning, restocking and maintenance of dental instruments, dental handpieces and equipment ensuring that they work effectively. Reporting any items, which need repair to the Lead Dental Nurse.
- Record accurately as directed by the clinician the conditions of the oral cavity and the necessary treatment on the appropriate chart, laboratory radiographic form. Ensuring ease of reference through legibility and confidentiality.
- 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.
- Assist the clinician when offering information to individuals on protection of their Oral Health (and support them in doing so).
- Demonstrate oral hygiene techniques to the patient (under the direction and supervision of the clinician instructing them to adopt an effective health care programme to prevent the occurrence of dental disease.
- Contribute to the controlling of an efficient appointment diary ensuring accurate information is recorded and transfer to relevant patient management systems. Communicating effectively to patients on the telephone.
- Testing clinical equipment as directed by the Lead Dental Nurse and reporting faults. Record testing data on the relevant log sheets.
- Promote effective communication and relationships, to contribute to the team approach.
- Process specific x-ray images and understand the working of radiography equipment.
- Assist members of the dental team during clinical procedures, rotating through the various clinics at all the sites within the service.
- Liaise with Dental and administration Staff to provide a reliable team approach in the provision of total patient care
Please see the attached JD for more details.
Please note that this role is subject to evaluation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Some of your duties:
- Dealing with patients ensuring a sensitive approach in the provision of patient centred Fostering peoples equality, diversity and right.
- Provide chairside nursing care and close support during all dental procedures to include: preparing instruments and equipment, aspirating, irrigating, retracting and protecting dental soft tissue.
- Anticipate the clinicians requirements and demonstrate good practice in efficient and effective care, maintaining confidentiality.
- Undertake safely and effectively decontamination, disinfection and sterilisation of instruments and equipment ready for use. Prevent cross infection or damage to instruments and equipment.
- Undertake day to day cleaning, restocking and maintenance of dental instruments, dental handpieces and equipment ensuring that they work effectively. Reporting any items, which need repair to the Lead Dental Nurse.
- Record accurately as directed by the clinician the conditions of the oral cavity and the necessary treatment on the appropriate chart, laboratory radiographic form. Ensuring ease of reference through legibility and confidentiality.
- 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.
- Assist the clinician when offering information to individuals on protection of their Oral Health (and support them in doing so).
- Demonstrate oral hygiene techniques to the patient (under the direction and supervision of the clinician instructing them to adopt an effective health care programme to prevent the occurrence of dental disease.
- Contribute to the controlling of an efficient appointment diary ensuring accurate information is recorded and transfer to relevant patient management systems. Communicating effectively to patients on the telephone.
- Testing clinical equipment as directed by the Lead Dental Nurse and reporting faults. Record testing data on the relevant log sheets.
- Promote effective communication and relationships, to contribute to the team approach.
- Process specific x-ray images and understand the working of radiography equipment.
- Assist members of the dental team during clinical procedures, rotating through the various clinics at all the sites within the service.
- Liaise with Dental and administration Staff to provide a reliable team approach in the provision of total patient care
Please see the attached JD for more details.
Please note that this role is subject to evaluation.
Person Specification
Written/ Experience
Essential
- 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.
Desirable
- Experience of working or shadowing/observing in a clinical dental environment
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of ability to study at Diploma level 3
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English Language grade 4 and above or GCSE grade C and above or equivalent or Level 2 Functional Skills qualification.
Desirable
- Basic IT skills; Competent in using common office programmes such as word, spreadsheets, sending emails, data entry, conducting online research, Microsoft teams and the ability to learn the use of dental software.
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Maths grade 4 and above or GCSE grade C and above or equivalent or Level 2 Functional Skills qualification
Contactual
Essential
- Ability to travel to all our sites, sometimes at short notice to cover staff absences.
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
Qualifications
Desirable
- Additional training/courses in BLS/First Aid, Safeguarding, Moving & Handling, Health & Safety or Infection Control
Person Specification
Written/ Experience
Essential
- 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.
Desirable
- Experience of working or shadowing/observing in a clinical dental environment
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of ability to study at Diploma level 3
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English Language grade 4 and above or GCSE grade C and above or equivalent or Level 2 Functional Skills qualification.
Desirable
- Basic IT skills; Competent in using common office programmes such as word, spreadsheets, sending emails, data entry, conducting online research, Microsoft teams and the ability to learn the use of dental software.
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Maths grade 4 and above or GCSE grade C and above or equivalent or Level 2 Functional Skills qualification
Contactual
Essential
- Ability to travel to all our sites, sometimes at short notice to cover staff absences.
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
Qualifications
Desirable
- Additional training/courses in BLS/First Aid, Safeguarding, Moving & Handling, Health & Safety or Infection Control
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).
