Dental Nurse Apprentice

3 weeks ago


Sheffield, United Kingdom Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

Would you like to be paid while you develop your Dental Nurse skills and achieve a recognised qualification whilst working in an NHS setting? If so, this might be just what you are looking for.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are delighted to offer our Level 3 Dental Nurse Apprenticeship. This role will be based at our Charles Clifford Dental Hospital which provides specialist dental services for people in Sheffield and the surrounding districts.

We are looking for several positive, friendly individuals with a caring attitude and a commitment to supporting the Trust's PROUD Values: Patient First, Respect, Ownership, Unity and Deliver.

Candidates must demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills and show a flexible approach to meet the working practice of the department.

You will be reliable and hardworking with a desire to learn from the experiences you will gain during your apprenticeship which will enable you to progress and develop further in your career.

This is an 18 month fixed term contract which will start in January 2025 on the national apprenticeship wage which will commence at £12,514; after 12 months in post this will increase to the National Minimum Wage (depending upon your age).

Main duties of the job

You will be providing support within Charles Clifford Dental Hospital and will carry out the normal dental nurse role and duties supervised by qualified dental nurses and tutors. Duties within this role include provide close chairside assistance, test equipment and machinery, receive and prepare patients and undertake safely and effectively decontamination, disinfection and sterilisation of instruments and equipment ready for use.

The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and enthusiastic with strong organisational skills and have a desire to deliver excellent patient care within their role.

About us

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

From day one you will earn a wage while you are learning and gaining experience by completing the Dental Nurse Apprenticeship. You will also have access to a host of brilliant benefits, from retail and restaurant discounts to a highly competitive pension.

This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for a period of 18 months due to this being an apprenticeship/training programme. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts.

The apprentice allowance as specified in the Minimum Wage Regulations will be paid for the first 12 months. The rate will increase after 12 months in line with these regulations for anyone that is age 19 or over.

A learner/applicant must be a UK, EEA, or EU resident for at least the past three years to undertake an apprenticeship training programme.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

4 GCSEs grade 4/C or above to include English and Maths or equivalent

Desirable

A science based subject is desirable

Experience

Desirable

Experience of working in a care setting or equivalent. Experience of working within a customer service role or equivalent.

Special Skills/Aptitudes

Essential

Ability to organise and prioritise workload Ability to work as part of a team Well developed communication and interpersonal skills Demonstrate a flexible approach to meet the working practises of the department Commitment to study and individual progress and development Ability to use initiative Professional approach

Desirable

To have confidence to work in a public facing role providing patient care Evidence of possessing good practice skills

Other Factors

Essential

To undertake relevant training and development To be prepared to travel to all CCDH, Community and practice sites

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